UN CHONG TAM D.D.S.
NPI 1205108974
Dentist - General Practice in Wilkes Barre, PA

NPI Status: Active since January 27, 2012

Contact Information

1111 E END BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA
ZIP 18711
Phone: (570) 824-3521

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Dentist
  • General Practice
  • Accepts Insurance

About UN CHONG TAM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Un Chong Tam, a provider established in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1205108974 assigned on January 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 6279 (NV). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1205108974
Provider Name
UN CHONG TAM D.D.S.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1111 E END BLVD WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Location Phone
(570) 824-3521
Mailing Address
1111 E END BLVD WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Mailing Phone
(570) 824-3521
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-27-2012
Last Update Date
07-05-2012
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A dentist like Un Chong Tam 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.
6279
License State
NV
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.

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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 1205108974, 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 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
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
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 0 → 0 1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 0 + 5 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1205108974.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Family Medicine
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Occupational Therapist
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Kinesiotherapist
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Physical Therapist
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Speech-Language Pathologist
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WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Physical Therapist
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WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Physical Therapist
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WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Physical Therapy Assistant
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Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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Audiologist
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Dentist
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Anesthesiology
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WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Technician, Other
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WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1111 E END BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Pharmacist
1111 E END BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Dentist (Periodontics)
1111 E END BLVD, VA MEDICAL CENTER, DENTAL SERVICES
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Internal Medicine
1111 E END BLVD
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1205108974, enumerated as an "individual" on January 27, 2012.

The provider is located at 1111 E END BLVD WILKES BARRE, PA 18711 and the phone number is (570) 824-3521.

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.