CHRISTOPHER KERNS DMD
NPI 1265726863
Dental Laboratory Technician in Cynthiana, KY
NPI Status: Active since June 01, 2011
Contact Information
114 S MAIN ST
CYNTHIANA, KY
ZIP 41031
Phone: (859) 234-3323
Fax: (859) 234-3332
- Individual
- Male
- Dental Laboratory Technician
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About CHRISTOPHER KERNS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Kerns, a provider established in Cynthiana, Kentucky with a medical specialization in Dental Laboratory Technician. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1265726863 assigned on June 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 126900000X with license number 9012 (KY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1265726863
- Provider Name
- CHRISTOPHER KERNS DMD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 114 S MAIN ST CYNTHIANA, KY 41031
- Location Phone
- (859) 234-3323
- Location Fax
- (859) 234-3332
- Mailing Address
- 114 S MAIN ST CYNTHIANA, KY 41031
- Mailing Phone
- (859) 234-3323
- Mailing Fax
- (859) 234-3332
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 06-01-2011
- Last Update Date
- 06-01-2011
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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
Dental Laboratory Technician
- Taxonomy Code
- 126900000X
- Type
- Dental Providers
- License No.
- 9012
- License State
- KY
- Taxonomy Description
- An individual who has the skill and knowledge in the fabrication of dental appliances, prostheses and devices in accordance with a dentist's laboratory work authorization. To avoid misleading the public, no occupational title other than dental laboratory technician or certified dental technician (when appropriate) should be used to describe this auxiliary.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- 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
- Paramount Dental Essential Plus Plan - EPO
- Paramount Dental Preventive Family Plan - EPO
- Paramount Dental Total Care Plan - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Christopher Kerns is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No
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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 1265726863, 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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1265726863, enumerated as an "individual" on June 01, 2011.
The provider is located at 114 S MAIN ST CYNTHIANA, KY 41031 and the phone number is (859) 234-3323.
Dental Laboratory Technician with taxonomy code 126900000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: HRI Dental & Vision and Paramount. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
