MARK N. WATERS, D.D.S, P.C.
NPI 1023472313
Dentist in Clovis, NM

NPI Status: Active since April 12, 2016

Contact Information

116 W 21ST ST
CLOVIS, NM
ZIP 88101
Phone: (575) 763-7632
Fax: (575) 762-4226

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About MARK N. WATERS, D.D.S, P.C.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mark N. Waters, D.d.s, P.c., a provider established in Clovis, New Mexico operating as a Dentist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1023472313 assigned on April 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 122300000X with license number DD1426 (NM). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Mark Newton Waters D.d.s. (President/dentist)

NPI
1023472313
Provider Name
MARK N. WATERS, D.D.S, P.C.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
116 W 21ST ST CLOVIS, NM 88101
Location Phone
(575) 763-7632
Location Fax
(575) 762-4226
Mailing Address
116 W 21ST ST CLOVIS, NM 88101
Mailing Phone
(575) 763-7632
Mailing Fax
(575) 762-4226
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
04-12-2016
Last Update Date
04-12-2016
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A dentist like Mark N. Waters, D.d.s, P.c. is a skilled in and licensed provider that diagnoses and treats problems with patients teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Dentists educate patients on how to take care of the teeth and gums and provide information on diet choices that affect oral health. Dentists must be licensed in the state in which they work.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Dentist

Taxonomy Code
122300000X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
DD1426
License State
NM
Taxonomy Description
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. MARK NEWTON WATERS D.D.S.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT/DENTIST
Authorized Official Phone
(575) 763-7632

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
794219OTHER (01)PAUNITED CORCORDIA
69880832MEDICAID (05)NM 

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1023472313, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
3
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 2 → 4 4 → 8 2 → 4 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 4 + 3 + 8 + 7 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 24 = 57

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1023472313.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (General Practice)
116 W 21ST ST
CLOVIS, NM 88101

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1023472313, enumerated as an "organization" on April 12, 2016.

The provider is located at 116 W 21ST ST CLOVIS, NM 88101 and the phone number is (575) 763-7632.

Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.