DOUGLAS SHUMAKER O.D. – NPI #1497870778
Optometrist
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
DOUGLAS SHUMAKER is an optometrist located in ROCKFORD, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497870778 to DOUGLAS SHUMAKER on March 19, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152WC0802X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management
The NPI profile was previously updated about 17 years ago on Dec 11, 2008. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DOUGLAS SHUMAKER below.
NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS SHUMAKER
(more than 19 years ago)
ROCKFORD, IL 61107-6809 Phone: (815) 654-2020 Fax:
ROCKFORD, IL 61103-4166 Phone: Fax:
Identifiers for DOUGLAS SHUMAKER
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | MEDICARE ID | IL | 203372 |
| OTHER | TAX ID | IL | 36-4325927 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 152WC0802X - Optometrist / Corneal and Contact Management (Primary) |
IL | 046-8317 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
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