DR. MELISSA J TORRES D.D.S.
NPI 1124474838
Dentist - General Practice in Reading, MA
NPI Status: Active since May 11, 2016
Contact Information
54 HAVEN ST
READING, MA
ZIP 01867
Phone: (781) 944-7799
Fax: (781) 944-1804
- Individual
- Female
- Dentist
- General Practice
- Accepts Insurance
About MELISSA TORRES
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melissa Torres, a provider established in Reading, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1124474838 assigned on May 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number DN1857537 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1124474838
- Provider Name
- DR. MELISSA J TORRES D.D.S.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 54 HAVEN ST READING, MA 01867
- Location Phone
- (781) 944-7799
- Location Fax
- (781) 944-1804
- Mailing Address
- 54 HAVEN ST READING, MA 01867
- Mailing Phone
- (781) 944-7799
- Mailing Fax
- (781) 944-1804
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-11-2016
- Last Update Date
- 04-02-2021
- Code Navigator
A dentist like Melissa Torres 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.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 1 Kneeland St Office of Admissions-15th floor
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 636-6828
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.
- DN1857537
- License State
- MA
- 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.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 390200000X | Student, Health Care | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Anthem Dental Family - PPO
- Anthem Dental Family Enhanced - PPO
- Anthem Dental Family Preventive - PPO
- Anthem Dental Family Value - PPO
- Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Essential 6500 HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Essential 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Essential POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Bronze Essential POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- 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
- 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 1124474838, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1124474838, enumerated as an "individual" on May 11, 2016.
The provider is located at 54 HAVEN ST READING, MA 01867 and the phone number is (781) 944-7799.
Dentist with taxonomy code 1223G0001X and a focus in General Practice.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
