DR. RICHARD LUTHER BUCHER JR. D.M.D.
NPI 1124244884
Dentist - General Practice in Oakland, NJ

NPI Status: Active since April 18, 2007

Contact Information

9 POST RD
SUITE D5
OAKLAND, NJ
ZIP 07436
Phone: (201) 337-9496
Fax: (201) 337-5830

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

About RICHARD BUCHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Bucher, a provider established in Oakland, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1124244884 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 22DI01741400 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1124244884
Provider Name
DR. RICHARD LUTHER BUCHER JR. D.M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
9 POST RD SUITE D5 OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Location Phone
(201) 337-9496
Location Fax
(201) 337-5830
Mailing Address
9 POST RD SUITE D5 OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Mailing Phone
(201) 337-9496
Mailing Fax
(201) 337-5830
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-18-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A dentist like Richard Bucher 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.
22DI01741400
License State
NJ
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

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Richard Bucher is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 07436 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $98.09
  • Minimum New Patient Price $63.84
  • Maximum New Patient Price $190.92
  • Average New Patient Copayment $24.52
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.96
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $47.73

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $79.09
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $20.97
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $155.92
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $19.77
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.24
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.98

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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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 1124244884, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
4
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 2 → 4 4 → 8 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1124244884.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 17 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Psychologist
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OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Physical Therapist
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Dentist
9 POST RD, SUITE M6
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Internal Medicine
9 POST RD, SUITE M7
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Psychologist (Clinical)
9 POST RD, BUILDING D, SUITE 6
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Dentist (General Practice)
9 POST RD, SUITE M1A
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Dentist (General Practice)
9 POST RD, #D2 OAKLAND FAMILY DENTISTRY PA
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Internal Medicine
9 POST RD, SUITE D7
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Dentist
9 POST RD, SUITE # M1A
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Community/Behavioral Health
9 POST RD, BLDG SUITE 6
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Dentist
9 POST RD, SUITE D8
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Dentist
9 POST RD, SUITE D8
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
9 POST RD, SUITE # M1A
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
9 POST RD, SUITE 0P-1
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Dentist (General Practice)
9 POST RD, SUITE D5
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Internal Medicine
9 POST RD, SUITE D7
OAKLAND, NJ 07436
Clinical Neuropsychologist
9 POST RD, SUITE D-1
OAKLAND, NJ 07436

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1124244884, enumerated as an "individual" on April 18, 2007.

The provider is located at 9 POST RD SUITE D5 OAKLAND, NJ 07436 and the phone number is (201) 337-9496.

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.