DR. SAM WILLIAM SHOWATTER DDS
NPI 1497747505
Dentist in Nederland, TX

NPI Status: Active since August 16, 2005

Contact Information

1512 S 21ST ST
NEDERLAND, TX
ZIP 77627
Phone: (409) 721-5212
Fax: (409) 721-9400

Get Directions Write a Review

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist

About SAM SHOWATTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sam Showatter, a provider established in Nederland, Texas with a medical specialization in Dentist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497747505 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 122300000X with license number 9385 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1497747505
Provider Name
DR. SAM WILLIAM SHOWATTER DDS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1512 S 21ST ST NEDERLAND, TX 77627
Location Phone
(409) 721-5212
Location Fax
(409) 721-9400
Mailing Address
1512 S 21ST ST NEDERLAND, TX 77627
Mailing Phone
(409) 721-5212
Mailing Fax
(409) 721-9400
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-16-2005
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
Code Navigator

A dentist like Sam Showatter 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

Taxonomy Code
122300000X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
9385
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

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.

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
803249OTHER (01)UNITED CONCORDIA
R215OTHER (01)BCBS

Reviews for DR. SAM WILLIAM SHOWATTER DDS

There are currently no reviews for this provider. Be the first person to share your experience with this provider by filling out our review form. Your insights are appreciated and will help others make informed decisions.

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 1497747505, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
5
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 0 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1497747505.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (General Practice)
1512 S 21ST ST
NEDERLAND, TX 77627

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497747505, enumerated as an "individual" on August 16, 2005.

The provider is located at 1512 S 21ST ST NEDERLAND, TX 77627 and the phone number is (409) 721-5212.

Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

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