DR. RICHARD ALTMAN DDS
NPI 1265574503
Dentist - General Practice in Elizabeth, NJ

NPI Status: Active since February 13, 2007

Contact Information

230 W JERSEY ST
SUITE 106
ELIZABETH, NJ
ZIP 07202
Phone: (908) 355-8080
Fax: (908) 355-0023

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

About RICHARD ALTMAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Altman, a provider established in Elizabeth, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1265574503 assigned on February 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number DI 16778 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1265574503
Provider Name
DR. RICHARD ALTMAN DDS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
230 W JERSEY ST SUITE 106 ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Location Phone
(908) 355-8080
Location Fax
(908) 355-0023
Mailing Address
1010 HILLSIDE DR NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902
Mailing Phone
(732) 422-7596
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
02-13-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A dentist like Richard Altman 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.
DI 16778
License State
NJ
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 1265574503, 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
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
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 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 8 + 5 + 0 + 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 1265574503.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 17 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
230 W JERSEY ST, SUITE 304
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Dentist (Endodontics)
230 W JERSEY ST, SUITE 302
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Dentist (General Practice)
230 W JERSEY ST, SUITE #208
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
230 W JERSEY ST, SUITE 308
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Chiropractor (Rehabilitation)
230 W JERSEY ST, SUITE 303
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Dentist
230 W JERSEY ST, SUITE 108
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Dentist (General Practice)
230 W JERSEY ST, SUITE 310
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Dentist (General Practice)
230 W JERSEY ST
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
230 W JERSEY ST, SUITE 104
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Chiropractor
230 W JERSEY ST, SUITE 306
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Dentist (General Practice)
230 W JERSEY ST, MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING, SUITE 209, C/O DR. W. SILVERMAN
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Chiropractor
230 W JERSEY ST, STE. 303
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Internal Medicine
230 W JERSEY ST, SUITE 306
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
230 W JERSEY ST, STE 302
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Ophthalmology
230 W JERSEY ST, STE 201
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
230 W JERSEY ST, SUITE 308
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
Ophthalmology
230 W JERSEY ST, SUITE 201
ELIZABETH, NJ 07202

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1265574503, enumerated as an "individual" on February 13, 2007.

The provider is located at 230 W JERSEY ST SUITE 106 ELIZABETH, NJ 07202 and the phone number is (908) 355-8080.

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.