Katherine Ward, O.D.
Katherine Ward, O.D. is a provider specialising in Occupational Vision Optometrist in Harvey, LA, registered under NPI 1821146325. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. 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 972 MANHATTAN BLVD, Harvey, LA 70058. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1006-256T | LA | Occupational Vision Optometrist primary |
| 1006-256T | LA | Optometrist |
This provider holds licence 1006-256T issued in LA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Optometry
- PAC ID
- 5698940864
- Enrollment ID
- I20111216000428
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Optometry. 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 Occupational Vision covers
Optometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 152WX0102X
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152WX0102X | Occupational Vision Optometrist Occupational Vision | 1006-256T | LA | primary |
| 152W00000X | Optometrist | 1006-256T | LA |
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 | 1821146325 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jan 8, 2007 |
| Last updated | May 29, 2012 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Credential | O.D. |
| Practice address |
972 MANHATTAN BLVD Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 366-8498 |
| Mailing address |
853 MARLENE DR Gretna, LA 70056 |
| Other identifiers |
1355381
· Medicaid (LA) |
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 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Sum = 55 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 5 · actual last digit = 5
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.