LYNN FRANCIS ASCHER DMD
NPI 1386751659
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology in Salisbury, MD

NPI Status: Active since August 24, 2006

Contact Information

560 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE B201
SALISBURY, MD
ZIP 21801
Phone: (410) 543-1675
Fax: (410) 543-1763

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About LYNN ASCHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lynn Ascher, a provider established in Salisbury, Maryland with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in oral and maxillofacial pathology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1386751659 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223P0106X with license number 08789 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1386751659
Provider Name
LYNN FRANCIS ASCHER DMD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
560 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE B201 SALISBURY, MD 21801
Location Phone
(410) 543-1675
Location Fax
(410) 543-1763
Mailing Address
560 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE B201 SALISBURY, MD 21801
Mailing Phone
(410) 543-1675
Mailing Fax
(410) 543-1763
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-24-2006
Last Update Date
11-09-2011
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A dentist like Lynn Ascher 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

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Classification

Dentist Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Taxonomy Code
1223P0106X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
08789
License State
MD
Taxonomy Description
The specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral and maxillofacial pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
4878OTHER (01)MDBCBS DENTAL
258963000MEDICAID (05)MD 
E710-0001OTHER (01)MDBCBS MD MEDICAL
U64563MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
440LMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Lynn Ascher 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

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 21801 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $89.75
  • Minimum New Patient Price $57.99
  • Maximum New Patient Price $175.57
  • Average New Patient Copayment $22.43
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.49
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.89

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $72.23
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.66
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $143.02
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $18.05
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.66
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.75

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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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 1386751659, we treat the final digit (9) 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
9
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 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 61

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

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1386751659.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1386751659, enumerated as an "individual" on August 24, 2006.

The provider is located at 560 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE B201 SALISBURY, MD 21801 and the phone number is (410) 543-1675.

Dentist with taxonomy code 1223P0106X and a focus in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.

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