DR. CHRISTOPHER W MUNKEL DDS
NPI 1174731483
Dentist - General Practice in Phoenix, AZ

NPI Status: Active since May 18, 2007

Contact Information

2525 W CAREFREE HWY
BUILDING 4, SUITE 128
PHOENIX, AZ
ZIP 85085
Phone: (623) 580-4600

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

About CHRISTOPHER MUNKEL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Munkel, a provider established in Phoenix, Arizona with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1174731483 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 5905 (MO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1174731483
Provider Name
DR. CHRISTOPHER W MUNKEL DDS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2525 W CAREFREE HWY BUILDING 4, SUITE 128 PHOENIX, AZ 85085
Location Phone
(623) 580-4600
Mailing Address
2525 W CAREFREE HWY BUILDING 4, SUITE 128 PHOENIX, AZ 85085
Mailing Phone
(623) 580-4600
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-18-2007
Last Update Date
04-29-2008
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A dentist like Christopher Munkel 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.
5905
License State
MO
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:

  • Delta Dental Essential Plan - Family or Child Only - PPO
  • Delta Dental Select Plan - Family or Child Only - PPO
  • Guardian Basics for Families and Individuals - PPO
  • Guardian Choice for Families and Individuals - PPO
  • Guardian Essentials for Families and Individuals - PPO
  • Guardian Preventive Plus for Families and Individuals - 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
  • High PPO Dental Plan - PPO
  • High PPO Dental Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Kansas Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Kansas Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Kansas Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • Low PPO Dental Plan - PPO
  • Low PPO Dental Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Mississippi Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Mississippi Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Mississippi 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 1174731483, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
3
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 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5 1 → 2 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 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1174731483.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Dentist
2525 W CAREFREE HWY, BLDG 2 SUITE 108
PHOENIX, AZ 85085
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
2525 W CAREFREE HWY, BUILDING 1, SUITE 102
PHOENIX, AZ 85085
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2525 W CAREFREE HWY
PHOENIX, AZ 85085
Dentist (General Practice)
2525 W CAREFREE HWY, BUILDING 2, SUITE 108
PHOENIX, AZ 85085

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1174731483, enumerated as an "individual" on May 18, 2007.

The provider is located at 2525 W CAREFREE HWY BUILDING 4, SUITE 128 PHOENIX, AZ 85085 and the phone number is (623) 580-4600.

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

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Delta Dental of Arizona, Guardian, Humana and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.