DR. PAUL E. BERGER D.D.S.
NPI 1255484184
Dentist - Periodontics in Key Largo, FL

NPI Status: Active since January 22, 2007

Contact Information

103400 OVERSEAS HWY STE 229
KEY LARGO, FL
ZIP 33037
Phone: (305) 453-1811

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Periodontics
  • Accepts Insurance

About PAUL BERGER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paul Berger, a provider established in Key Largo, Florida with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in periodontics . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1255484184 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223P0300X with license number DN 4522 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1255484184
Provider Name
DR. PAUL E. BERGER D.D.S.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
103400 OVERSEAS HWY STE 229 KEY LARGO, FL 33037
Location Phone
(305) 453-1811
Mailing Address
103400 OVERSEAS HWY STE 229 KEY LARGO, FL 33037
Mailing Phone
(305) 453-1811
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-22-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A dentist like Paul Berger 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 Periodontics

Taxonomy Code
1223P0300X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
DN 4522
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Lone Star - Smile Now - PPO
  • Smile Now Arizona - No Waiting Period PPO - PPO
  • Smile Now Michigan - No Waiting Period PPO - PPO
  • Smile Now Ohio - No Waiting Period PPO - PPO
  • Smile Now Texas- No Waiting Period Plan - PPO
  • Smile Now Utah - No Waiting Period PPO - 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 1255484184, 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
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 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 4 → 8 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1255484184.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Clinic/Center (Dental)
103400 OVERSEAS HWY STE 229
KEY LARGO, FL 33037

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255484184, enumerated as an "individual" on January 22, 2007.

The provider is located at 103400 OVERSEAS HWY STE 229 KEY LARGO, FL 33037 and the phone number is (305) 453-1811.

Dentist with taxonomy code 1223P0300X and a focus in Periodontics.

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