DR. CHRISTIAN J LUZAR DMD
NPI 1457782211
Dentist - Prosthodontics in Rancho Mirage, CA

NPI Status: Active since December 04, 2013

Contact Information

41-750 RANCHO LAS PALMAS
STE E1
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA
ZIP 92270
Phone: (760) 674-8881
Fax: (760) 674-8882

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Prosthodontics
  • Opted-Out Medicare

About CHRISTIAN LUZAR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christian Luzar, a provider established in Rancho Mirage, California with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in prosthodontics . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1457782211 assigned on December 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223P0700X with license number 46106 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.

NPI
1457782211
Provider Name
DR. CHRISTIAN J LUZAR DMD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
41-750 RANCHO LAS PALMAS STE E1 RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Location Phone
(760) 674-8881
Location Fax
(760) 674-8882
Mailing Address
41-750 RANCHO LAS PALMAS STE E1 RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Mailing Phone
(760) 674-8881
Mailing Fax
(760) 674-8882
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
12-04-2013
Last Update Date
12-04-2013
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A dentist like Christian Luzar 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.

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. Christian Luzar opted out of Medicare effective on 12-20-2022 until 12-20-2026. 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 and cannot 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

Dentist Prosthodontics

Taxonomy Code
1223P0700X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
46106
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
That branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral functions, comfort, appearance and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

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.

  • Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes

  • Opt-Out Effective Date: 12-20-2022

  • Opt-Out End Date: 12-20-2026

  • Eligible to Order and Refer? No

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

This service was performed 16 times for 16 patients

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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 1457782211, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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

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 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1457782211.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Marriage & Family Therapist
41-750 RANCHO LAS PALMAS, D-2
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Dentist
41-750 RANCHO LAS PALMAS, E 1
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1457782211, enumerated as an "individual" on December 04, 2013.

The provider is located at 41-750 RANCHO LAS PALMAS STE E1 RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 and the phone number is (760) 674-8881.

Dentist with taxonomy code 1223P0700X and a focus in Prosthodontics.