GARY J. HECKENBERGER, D.D.S., P.C.
NPI 1316026628
Dentist - General Practice in Bethlehem, PA

NPI Status: Active since November 06, 2006

Contact Information

1234 EATON AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA
ZIP 18018
Phone: (610) 866-7021
Fax: (610) 866-7021

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About GARY J. HECKENBERGER, D.D.S., P.C.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gary J. Heckenberger, D.d.s., P.c., a provider established in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania operating as a Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1316026628 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number DS023663L (PA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. Gary J. Heckenberger, D.d.s., P.c. operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Gary J. Heckenberger D.d.s., P.c. (Owner)

NPI
1316026628
Provider Name
GARY J. HECKENBERGER, D.D.S., P.C.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1234 EATON AVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Location Phone
(610) 866-7021
Location Fax
(610) 866-7021
Mailing Address
1234 EATON AVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Mailing Phone
(610) 866-7021
Mailing Fax
(610) 866-7021
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
11-06-2006
Last Update Date
08-22-2020
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A dentist like Gary J. Heckenberger, D.d.s., P.c. 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.
DS023663L
License State
PA
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 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. GARY J. HECKENBERGER D.D.S., P.C.

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(610) 866-7021

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
167046OTHER (01)PAUCCI PROVIDER ID

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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 1316026628, we treat the final digit (8) 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 52. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 52 = 8).

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
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
8
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 1 → 2 0 → 0 6 → 12 → 3 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 2 + 6 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 4 + 24 = 52

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

The next multiple of ten after 52 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 52 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1316026628.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist
1234 EATON AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Dentist
1234 EATON AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1316026628, enumerated as an "organization" on November 06, 2006.

The provider is located at 1234 EATON AVE BETHLEHEM, PA 18018 and the phone number is (610) 866-7021.

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

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