CHEUKHUNG A NG DDS
NPI 1497846752
Dentist in Alice, TX

NPI Status: Active since September 28, 2006

Contact Information

700 FLOURNOY RD
SUITE 2A
ALICE, TX
ZIP 78332
Phone: (361) 664-1417
Fax: (185) 535-0561

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Accepts Insurance

About CHEUKHUNG NG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Cheukhung Ng, a provider established in Alice, Texas with a medical specialization in Dentist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497846752 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 122300000X with license number 15197 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1497846752
Provider Name
CHEUKHUNG A NG DDS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
700 FLOURNOY RD SUITE 2A ALICE, TX 78332
Location Phone
(361) 664-1417
Location Fax
(185) 535-0561
Mailing Address
204 E 1ST ST ALICE, TX 78332
Mailing Phone
(361) 396-0370
Mailing Fax
(185) 535-0561
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-28-2006
Last Update Date
03-28-2022
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A dentist like Cheukhung Ng 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

Secondary Locations

  • 301 S Hillside Dr # 5615
    Beeville, TX 78102
    (361) 362-0307
  • 1311 General Cavazos Blvd Ste 303C
    Kingsville, TX 78363
    (361) 592-3237

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.
15197
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:

  • 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
  • DeltaCare USA Basic Plan for Families - HMO
  • DeltaCare USA Preferred Plan for Families - HMO
  • DentaQuest PPO Pediatric High - PPO
  • DentaQuest PPO Family Basic - PPO
  • DentaQuest PPO Family High - PPO
  • DentaQuest PPO Family Low - PPO
  • Choice PPO Basic - PPO
  • Choice PPO Basic Kids - PPO
  • Choice PPO Plus - PPO
  • Choice PPO Premium - PPO
  • Choice PPO Premium Kids - PPO
  • Choice PPO Preventive - PPO
  • EMI Health Advantage - PPO
  • EMI Health Advantage Co-Pay - PPO
  • EMI Health Advantage Low - PPO
  • EMI Health Premier PPO (High) - PPO
  • EMI Health Premier PPO (Low) - 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
  • Managed Care for Families and Individuals - HMO
  • 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

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
009033401MEDICAID (05)TX 
D15197OTHER (01)TXBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
133270208MEDICAID (05)TX 

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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 1497846752, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
2
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 8 → 16 → 7 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 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1497846752.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Counselor (Professional)
700 FLOURNOY RD
ALICE, TX 78332
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
700 FLOURNOY RD
ALICE, TX 78332
Family Medicine
700 FLOURNOY RD, SUITE 2A
ALICE, TX 78332
Physician Assistant (Medical)
700 FLOURNOY RD, SUITE 2A
ALICE, TX 78332
Counselor (Mental Health)
700 FLOURNOY RD
ALICE, TX 78332
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
700 FLOURNOY RD
ALICE, TX 78332

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497846752, enumerated as an "individual" on September 28, 2006.

The provider is located at 700 FLOURNOY RD SUITE 2A ALICE, TX 78332 and the phone number is (361) 664-1417.

Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.