Individual provider

Hossein Nazari, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Medicare enrolled

Hossein Nazari, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Minneapolis, MN, registered under NPI 1619355617. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 909 FULTON ST SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. 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
65654 MN Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology)… primary

This provider holds licence 65654 issued in MN. 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
1759643232
Enrollment ID
I20190808000243

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.

What Retina Specialist covers

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207WX0107X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Ophthalmology Retina Specialist

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.

NPI1619355617 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMay 11, 2015
Last updatedFeb 28, 2020
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialMD
Practice address 909 FULTON ST SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 672-7422
Mailing address 420 DELAWARE STREET SE MMC 493
Minneapolis, MN 55455
The last update on file is Feb 28, 2020. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1619355617 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 7 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 6 1 9 3 5 5 6 1
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 6 2 9 6 5 1 6 2

Sum = 63 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7

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 1619355617?
NPI 1619355617 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Hossein Nazari, MD in Minneapolis, MN. 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 Retina Specialist cover?
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
How do I contact Hossein Nazari, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (612) 672-7422, last updated Feb 28, 2020. 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 Hossein Nazari, MD 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 1619355617 a valid number?
Yes. 1619355617 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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