DR. MICHAEL SCOTT HELMS D.M.D.
NPI 1255541090
Dentist - General Practice in Dothan, AL

NPI Status: Active since May 23, 2007

Contact Information

2431 W MAIN ST
STE. 601
DOTHAN, AL
ZIP 36301
Phone: (334) 793-3651
Fax: (334) 702-9677

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

About MICHAEL HELMS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Helms, a provider established in Dothan, Alabama with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1255541090 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 4513 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1255541090
Provider Name
DR. MICHAEL SCOTT HELMS D.M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2431 W MAIN ST STE. 601 DOTHAN, AL 36301
Location Phone
(334) 793-3651
Location Fax
(334) 702-9677
Mailing Address
2431 W MAIN ST STE. 601 DOTHAN, AL 36301
Mailing Phone
(334) 793-3651
Mailing Fax
(334) 702-9677
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-23-2007
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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A dentist like Michael Helms 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.
4513
License State
AL
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 PPO Basic Plan for Families - PPO
  • Delta Dental PPO Preferred Plan for Families - PPO
  • Delta Dental PPO Preventive Plan for Families - PPO
  • Guardian Basics 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

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
PR189460MEDICARE UPIN (02)AL 

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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 1255541090, we treat the final digit (0) 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 50. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 50 = 0).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
0
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 5 → 10 → 1 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9

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 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 50

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

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

50 - 50 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1255541090.

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Physician Assistant (Surgical)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
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Counselor (Professional)
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Pharmacist
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Dentist (General Practice)
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Dentist (General Practice)
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Specialist
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Dentist (General Practice)
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Counselor (Mental Health)
2431 W MAIN ST, SUITE 603
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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Internal Medicine
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Surgery
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Specialist
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Dermatology
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255541090, enumerated as an "individual" on May 23, 2007.

The provider is located at 2431 W MAIN ST STE. 601 DOTHAN, AL 36301 and the phone number is (334) 793-3651.

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

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