DR. EDWARD J. WELCH, JR. D.D.S.
NPI 1154310068
Dentist - General Practice in Northampton, MA

NPI Status: Active since October 14, 2005

Contact Information

264 ELM ST
SUITE 11
NORTHAMPTON, MA
ZIP 01060
Phone: (413) 584-1301
Fax: (413) 584-1301

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

About EDWARD WELCH, JR.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edward Welch, Jr., a provider established in Northampton, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1154310068 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 10837 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1154310068
Provider Name
DR. EDWARD J. WELCH, JR. D.D.S.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
264 ELM ST SUITE 11 NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Location Phone
(413) 584-1301
Location Fax
(413) 584-1301
Mailing Address
264 ELM ST SUITE 11 NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Mailing Phone
(413) 584-1301
Mailing Fax
(413) 584-1301
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-14-2005
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A dentist like Edward Welch, Jr. 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.
10837
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.

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
  • 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

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
XO3713OTHER (01)MABLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
0209791MEDICAID (05)MA 

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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 1154310068, 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 42. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 42 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
8
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 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 0 → 0 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 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 42

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

The next multiple of ten after 42 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 42 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1154310068.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 16 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
264 ELM ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Surgery
264 ELM ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Internal Medicine
264 ELM ST, SUITE 10
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
264 ELM ST
NORTH HAMPTON, MA 01060
Internal Medicine
264 ELM ST, SUITE 12
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Internal Medicine
264 ELM ST, STES. 10&12
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Registered Nurse
264 ELM ST, JEFFREY KORFF MD
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
264 ELM ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Internal Medicine
264 ELM ST, SUITES 10 & 12
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Dentist (General Practice)
264 ELM ST, SUITE 11
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Dentist (General Practice)
264 ELM ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Clinic/Center (Dental)
264 ELM ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Dietitian, Registered
264 ELM ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Dentist (General Practice)
264 ELM ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Social Worker (Clinical)
264 ELM ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Internal Medicine
264 ELM ST, JEFFREY KORFF MD
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1154310068, enumerated as an "individual" on October 14, 2005.

The provider is located at 264 ELM ST SUITE 11 NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 and the phone number is (413) 584-1301.

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

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