DR. ALEXANDER YOUNGWHAN KIM MD, DDS
NPI 1457356057
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Phoenix, AZ

NPI Status: Active since June 20, 2005

Contact Information

2222 E HIGHLAND AVE STE 320
PHOENIX, AZ
ZIP 85016
Phone: (602) 956-9560
Fax: (602) 956-9977

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Opted-Out Medicare

About ALEXANDER KIM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alexander Kim, a provider established in Phoenix, Arizona with a medical specialization in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1457356057 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 204E00000X with license number 62347 (AZ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 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.

NPI
1457356057
Provider Name
DR. ALEXANDER YOUNGWHAN KIM MD, DDS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2222 E HIGHLAND AVE STE 320 PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Location Phone
(602) 956-9560
Location Fax
(602) 956-9977
Mailing Address
2222 E HIGHLAND AVE STE 320 PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Mailing Phone
(602) 956-9560
Mailing Fax
(602) 956-9977
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-20-2005
Last Update Date
08-14-2021
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The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Alexander Kim opted out of Medicare effective on 04-01-2019 until 04-01-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.

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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

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Taxonomy Code
204E00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
62347
License State
AZ
Taxonomy Description
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
11223S0112XDental Providers

Dentist
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

10929 (AZ)

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:

  • Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
  • Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Silver - HMO
  • Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Gold - HMO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essental Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essental Value Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - Indemnity
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan - Indemnity
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Preferred Dental - PPO
  • BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - Indemnity
  • BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Superior Dental - PPO
  • BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - Indemnity
  • BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - 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 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
  • Delta Dental Essential Plan - Family or Child Only - PPO
  • Delta Dental Select Plan - Family or Child Only - PPO
  • BlueDental Copayment Q - PPO
  • BlueDental Copayment QF - PPO
  • Guardian Basics for Families and Individuals - PPO
  • Guardian Choice for Families and Individuals - PPO
  • Guardian Essentials for Families and Individuals - PPO
  • Guardian Preventive Plus for Families and Individuals - PPO
  • 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
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - Basic - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - High - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - Lite - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - Low - PPO
  • Paramount Dental Essential Plus Plan - EPO
  • Paramount Dental Preventive Family Plan - EPO
  • Paramount Dental Total Care Plan - EPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plus Plan - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Alabama Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plus Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Florida Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • High PPO Dental Plan - PPO
  • High PPO Dental Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Kansas Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Kansas Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Kansas Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • Low PPO Dental Plan - PPO
  • Low PPO Dental Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Mississippi Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Mississippi Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Mississippi Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • TruAssure Basic Adult or Child Dental Plan - PPO
  • TruAssure Preferred Adult or Child Dental Plan - PPO
  • TruAssure Preventive Dental Plan - PPO
  • 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

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Alexander Kim 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), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

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

  • Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes

  • Opt-Out Effective Date: 04-01-2019

  • Opt-Out End Date: 04-01-2027

  • Eligible to Order and Refer? 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: Yes

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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 1457356057, we treat the final digit (7) 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).

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
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
7
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 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 53

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

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1457356057.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
2222 E HIGHLAND AVE STE 320
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
2222 E HIGHLAND AVE STE 320
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Dental Assistant
2222 E HIGHLAND AVE STE 320
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Dental Assistant
2222 E HIGHLAND AVE STE 320
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Dental Assistant
2222 E HIGHLAND AVE STE 320
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1457356057, enumerated as an "individual" on June 20, 2005.

The provider is located at 2222 E HIGHLAND AVE STE 320 PHOENIX, AZ 85016 and the phone number is (602) 956-9560.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with taxonomy code 204E00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, BEST Life,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.