Individual provider

Stephen Wigginton, M.D.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Ophthalmology Physician Medicare enrolled

Stephen Wigginton, M.D. is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Long Beach, CA, registered under NPI 1568468106. 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 709 E ANAHEIM ST, Long Beach, CA 90813. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
A62061 CA Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology)… primary
A62061 CA Ophthalmology Physician

This provider holds licence A62061 issued in CA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Ophthalmology
PAC ID
1456496645

Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Maryland I20230920004482 Practitioner - Ophthalmology
Pennsylvania I20231002002495 Practitioner - Ophthalmology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Ophthalmology. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (MD, PA). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. 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.

What Glaucoma Specialist covers

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207WX0009X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Ophthalmology Glaucoma Specialist

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.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207WX0009X Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Glaucoma Specialist A62061 CA primary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician A62061 CA

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.

NPI1568468106 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJun 27, 2005
Last updatedApr 3, 2018
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 709 E ANAHEIM ST
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-7700
Fax (562) 591-1311
Other identifiers CB293424 · Medicaid (CA)
102092703 · Medicaid (TX)
This record was last updated on Apr 3, 2018, roughly 8 years ago. Address and phone details that old are frequently out of date. Verify by phone before travelling to the address shown.

Number check

1568468106 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 6 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
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 5 6 8 4 6 8 1 0
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 5 3 8 8 6 7 1 0

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.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1568468106?
NPI 1568468106 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Stephen Wigginton, M.D. in Long Beach, CA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Glaucoma Specialist cover?
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.
How do I contact Stephen Wigginton, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (562) 591-7700, last updated Apr 3, 2018. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Stephen Wigginton, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1568468106 a valid number?
Yes. 1568468106 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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