DR. GABRIEL LUIS POLO D.D.S.
NPI 1043401433
Dentist in The Woodlands, TX

NPI Status: Active since August 09, 2007

Contact Information

9420 COLLEGE PARK DR
SUITE # 230
THE WOODLANDS, TX
ZIP 77384
Phone: (936) 271-3500
Fax: (936) 271-3503

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Accepts Insurance

About GABRIEL POLO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gabriel Polo, a provider established in The Woodlands, Texas with a medical specialization in Dentist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1043401433 assigned on August 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 122300000X with license number 16866 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1043401433
Provider Name
DR. GABRIEL LUIS POLO D.D.S.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
9420 COLLEGE PARK DR SUITE # 230 THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Location Phone
(936) 271-3500
Location Fax
(936) 271-3503
Mailing Address
9420 COLLEGE PARK DR SUITE # 230 THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Mailing Phone
(936) 271-3500
Mailing Fax
(936) 271-3503
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-09-2007
Last Update Date
08-09-2007
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A dentist like Gabriel Polo 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.
16866
License State
TX
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1A - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1B - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1A - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1B - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1C - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1D - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1A - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1B - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1A - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1B - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1C - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1D - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental 1D - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1A - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1B - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1A - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1B - PPO
  • BlueCare Dental? 1C - PPO
  • Delta Dental Individual and Family DPO Basic Plan for Families - PPO
  • Delta Dental Individual and Family DPO Preferred Plan for Families - PPO
  • Delta Dental Individual and Family DPO Preventive Plan for Families - PPO
  • Guardian Basics for Families and Individuals - PPO
  • Guardian Choice for Families and Individuals - PPO
  • Guardian Essentials for Families and Individuals - PPO
  • Guardian Preventive Plus for Families and Individuals - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - Basic - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - High - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - Lite - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - Low - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plus Plan - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Alabama Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plus Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Florida Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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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 1043401433, 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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 4 → 8 4 → 8 1 → 2 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 8 + 3 + 8 + 0 + 2 + 4 + 6 + 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 1043401433.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1043401433, enumerated as an "individual" on August 09, 2007.

The provider is located at 9420 COLLEGE PARK DR SUITE # 230 THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384 and the phone number is (936) 271-3500.

Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.