DR. CHRISTOPHER J. KARAS D.D.S.
NPI 1104987767
Dentist - General Practice in Elroy, WI

NPI Status: Active since December 13, 2006

Contact Information

1104 ACADEMY ST.
ELROY, WI
ZIP 53929
Phone: (608) 462-8282
Fax: (608) 462-8250

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • General Practice
  • Accepts Insurance

About CHRISTOPHER KARAS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Karas, a provider established in Elroy, Wisconsin with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1104987767 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 5583 (WI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1104987767
Provider Name
DR. CHRISTOPHER J. KARAS D.D.S.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1104 ACADEMY ST. ELROY, WI 53929
Location Phone
(608) 462-8282
Location Fax
(608) 462-8250
Mailing Address
PO BOX 166 ELROY, WI 53929
Mailing Phone
(608) 462-8282
Mailing Fax
(608) 462-8250
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
12-13-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A dentist like Christopher Karas 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 General Practice

Taxonomy Code
1223G0001X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
5583
License State
WI
Taxonomy Description
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

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 High Plan - PPO
  • Delta Dental Individual and Family Low Plan - PPO
  • Delta Dental Individual and Family Low Plan Major - PPO
  • Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier Family Plan High Option - PPO
  • Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier Family Plan Low Option - 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 1104987767, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
7
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 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1104987767.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1104987767, enumerated as an "individual" on December 13, 2006.

The provider is located at 1104 ACADEMY ST. ELROY, WI 53929 and the phone number is (608) 462-8282.

Dentist with taxonomy code 1223G0001X and a focus in General Practice.

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.