DR. WEI KING DDS, MS
NPI 1235533605
Dentist - Prosthodontics in Torrance, CA

NPI Status: Active since October 14, 2014

Contact Information

23601 CRENSHAW BLVD
TORRANCE, CA
ZIP 90505
Phone: (310) 257-8043

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Prosthodontics
  • Accepts Insurance

About WEI KING

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Wei King, a provider established in Torrance, California with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in prosthodontics . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1235533605 assigned on October 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223P0700X with license number 101731 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1235533605
Provider Name
DR. WEI KING DDS, MS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
23601 CRENSHAW BLVD TORRANCE, CA 90505
Location Phone
(310) 257-8043
Mailing Address
2800 PLAZA DEL AMO UNIT 468 TORRANCE, CA 90503
Mailing Phone
(626) 864-5464
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-14-2014
Last Update Date
06-12-2018
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A dentist like Wei King 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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Secondary Locations

  • 28901 S Western Ave Ste 135
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
    (310) 750-2470

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 Prosthodontics

Taxonomy Code
1223P0700X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
101731
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
That branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral functions, comfort, appearance and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.

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)
1122300000XDental Providers

Dentist

30401 (TX)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essental Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essental Value Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - Indemnity
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental - 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
  • HRI Essential Plus Plan - HMO
  • HRI Essential Plus Plan - PPO
  • HRI Preventive Family Plan - HMO
  • HRI Preventive Family Plan - PPO
  • HRI Total Care Plan - HMO
  • HRI Total Care Plan - 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
  • Paramount Dental Essential Plus Plan - EPO
  • Paramount Dental Preventive Family Plan - EPO
  • Paramount Dental Total Care Plan - EPO

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.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
101731OTHER (01)CADENTAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
30401OTHER (01)TXTEXAS STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS

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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 1235533605, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
5
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 3 → 6 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 6 + 6 + 0 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1235533605.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (General Practice)
23601 CRENSHAW BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Dentist (General Practice)
23601 CRENSHAW BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90505

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235533605, enumerated as an "individual" on October 14, 2014.

The provider is located at 23601 CRENSHAW BLVD TORRANCE, CA 90505 and the phone number is (310) 257-8043.

Dentist with taxonomy code 1223P0700X and a focus in Prosthodontics.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.