DR. DUONG C. NGUYEN D.D.S
NPI 1144229527
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Westminster, CA

NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2005

Contact Information

9900 MCFADDEN AVE
SUITE 204
WESTMINSTER, CA
ZIP 92683
Phone: (714) 418-2189
Fax: (714) 418-2190

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

About DUONG NGUYEN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Duong Nguyen, a provider established in Westminster, California with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in oral and maxillofacial surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1144229527 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223S0112X with license number 40174 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1144229527
Provider Name
DR. DUONG C. NGUYEN D.D.S
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
9900 MCFADDEN AVE SUITE 204 WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Location Phone
(714) 418-2189
Location Fax
(714) 418-2190
Mailing Address
9900 MCFADDEN AVE SUITE 204 WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Mailing Phone
(714) 418-2189
Mailing Fax
(714) 418-2190
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-19-2005
Last Update Date
10-29-2007
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A dentist like Duong Nguyen 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

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Classification

Dentist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Taxonomy Code
1223S0112X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
40174
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
D40174MEDICARE PIN (08)CA 
U71995MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 
D40174MEDICAID (05)CA 

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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 1144229527, 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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 4 + 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 1144229527.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (General Practice)
9900 MCFADDEN AVE, STE. 102
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Dentist
9900 MCFADDEN AVE, SUITE102
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Chiropractor
9900 MCFADDEN AVE, SUITE 203
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Dentist
9900 MCFADDEN AVE, #101
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1144229527, enumerated as an "individual" on July 19, 2005.

The provider is located at 9900 MCFADDEN AVE SUITE 204 WESTMINSTER, CA 92683 and the phone number is (714) 418-2189.

Dentist with taxonomy code 1223S0112X and a focus in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

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