DR. SAMSON LAM D.D.S.
NPI 1497883136
Dentist - General Practice in Westchester, CA
NPI Status: Active since March 02, 2007
Contact Information
8740 S SEPULVEDA BLVD
SUITE 130
WESTCHESTER, CA
ZIP 90045
Phone: (310) 410-9494
- Individual
- Male
- Dentist
- General Practice
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About SAMSON LAM
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Samson Lam, a provider established in Westchester, California with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497883136 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 56732 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.
- NPI
- 1497883136
- Provider Name
- DR. SAMSON LAM D.D.S.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 8740 S SEPULVEDA BLVD SUITE 130 WESTCHESTER, CA 90045
- Location Phone
- (310) 410-9494
- Mailing Address
- 3231 PROSPECT AVE ROSEMEAD, CA 91770
- Mailing Phone
- (646) 262-3838
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 03-02-2007
- Last Update Date
- 01-04-2010
- Code Navigator
A dentist like Samson Lam 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
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 General Practice
- Taxonomy Code
- 1223G0001X
- Type
- Dental Providers
- License No.
- 56732
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1223G0001X | Dental Providers | Dentist | 050516 (NY) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- 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
- 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
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Samson Lam 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 90045 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $96.36
- Minimum New Patient Price $62.96
- Maximum New Patient Price $187.6
- Average New Patient Copayment $24.09
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.74
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $46.9
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $77.96
- Minimum Established Patient Price $20.84
- Maximum Established Patient Price $153.61
- Average Established Patient Copayment $19.49
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.21
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.4
* 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 1497883136, we treat the final digit (6) 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 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497883136, enumerated as an "individual" on March 02, 2007.
The provider is located at 8740 S SEPULVEDA BLVD SUITE 130 WESTCHESTER, CA 90045 and the phone number is (310) 410-9494.
Dentist with taxonomy code 1223G0001X and a focus in General Practice.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
