Meghal Gagrani, MD
Meghal Gagrani, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician in Pittsburgh, PA, registered under NPI 1356967616. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.
Getting there
The practice address on file is 1 CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DR, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| MD479573 | PA | Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus… primary |
| 8722 | NE | Ophthalmology Physician |
Licences are recorded in 2 states: PA, NE. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Ophthalmology
- PAC ID
- 5991124901
- Enrollment ID
- I20210719000875
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Ophthalmology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
Licensed in 2 states
This provider holds licences in 2 states: Nebraska and Pennsylvania. The practice address on file is in Pittsburgh, PA, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.
- Licence
- MD479573
- Specialty
- Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus…
Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.
What Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist covers
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207WX0110X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207WX0110X | Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist | MD479573 | PA | primary |
| 207W00000X | Ophthalmology Physician | 8722 | NE |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1356967616 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Last updated | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Credential | MD |
| Practice address |
1 CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DR Pittsburgh, PA 15224 (412) 692-8381 Fax (412) 692-7220 |
| Mailing address |
2404 RAILROAD ST APT 417 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Sum = 64 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 6 · actual last digit = 6
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.