CASTLE HILLS FAMILY DENTAL
NPI 1306173554
Dentist - General Practice in San Antonio, TX
NPI Status: Active since November 09, 2009
Contact Information
1931 NW MILITARY HWY
SUITE 225
SAN ANTONIO, TX
ZIP 78213
Phone: (210) 732-4570
Fax: (210) 732-4572
- Organization
- Dentist
- General Practice
- Accepts Insurance
About CASTLE HILLS FAMILY DENTAL
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Castle Hills Family Dental, a provider established in San Antonio, Texas operating as a Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1306173554 assigned on November 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 17101 (TX). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Rafael Luis Mercado D.d.s (General Dentist/owner)
- NPI
- 1306173554
- Provider Name
- CASTLE HILLS FAMILY DENTAL
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 1931 NW MILITARY HWY SUITE 225 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213
- Location Phone
- (210) 732-4570
- Location Fax
- (210) 732-4572
- Mailing Address
- 1931 NW MILITARY HWY SUITE 225 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213
- Mailing Phone
- (210) 732-4570
- Mailing Fax
- (210) 732-4572
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-09-2009
- Last Update Date
- 07-18-2014
- Code Navigator
A dentist like Castle Hills Family Dental 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.
Location Map
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.
- 17101
- License State
- TX
- 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.
Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP
This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.
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
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
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136341809 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 180123502 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 1376774851 | OTHER (01) | TX | NPI |
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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 1306173554, 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 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.
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 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213
CASTLE HILLS, TX 78213
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1306173554, enumerated as an "organization" on November 09, 2009.
The provider is located at 1931 NW MILITARY HWY SUITE 225 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213 and the phone number is (210) 732-4570.
Dentist with taxonomy code 1223G0001X and a focus in General Practice.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
