AMERICAN VISION ASSOCIATES, LLC
NPI 1992748370
Technician/Technologist - Ophthalmic in Winchester, MA

NPI Status: Active since June 14, 2006

Contact Information

955 MAIN ST
SUITE 204
WINCHESTER, MA
ZIP 01890
Phone: (781) 729-7401
Fax: (781) 729-5160

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  • Technician/Technologist
  • Ophthalmic

About AMERICAN VISION ASSOCIATES, LLC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for American Vision Associates, Llc, a provider established in Winchester, Massachusetts operating as a Technician/technologist, focusing in ophthalmic . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1992748370 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 156FX1100X with license number 159572 (MA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Kailenn Tsao M.d. (Owner)

NPI
1992748370
Provider Name
AMERICAN VISION ASSOCIATES, LLC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
955 MAIN ST SUITE 204 WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Location Phone
(781) 729-7401
Location Fax
(781) 729-5160
Mailing Address
PO BOX 88 WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Mailing Phone
(781) 729-7401
Mailing Fax
(781) 729-5160
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
06-14-2006
Last Update Date
09-28-2013
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Technician/Technologist Ophthalmic

Taxonomy Code
156FX1100X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
159572
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmic technician/technologist assists ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, including administering eye exams, administering eye medications, and instructing the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. KAILENN TSAO M.D.

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(781) 729-7401

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
9745980MEDICAID (05)MA 
G95448MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 
0005762MEDICARE PIN (08)MA 

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1992748370, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
0
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 70

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 70 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1992748370.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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WINCHESTER, MA 01890
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Pediatrics
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WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Pediatrics
955 MAIN ST, PEDIATRICIANS INC
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Dentist (General Practice)
955 MAIN ST, SUITE 201
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Dentist
955 MAIN ST, SUITE 201
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
955 MAIN ST, SUITE G2A
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Specialist
955 MAIN ST, SUITE 211
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Internal Medicine
955 MAIN ST, SUITE 304
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Psychologist (Clinical)
955 MAIN ST, SUITE 105
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
955 MAIN ST
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
955 MAIN ST
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
955 MAIN ST
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
955 MAIN ST
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Psychologist
955 MAIN ST, SUITE 105
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Nurse Practitioner
955 MAIN ST, SUITE # G6
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
955 MAIN ST, SUITE 204
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
955 MAIN ST, SUITE #210
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
955 MAIN ST, SUITE #210
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1992748370, enumerated as an "organization" on June 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 955 MAIN ST SUITE 204 WINCHESTER, MA 01890 and the phone number is (781) 729-7401.

Technician/Technologist with taxonomy code 156FX1100X and a focus in Ophthalmic.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.