SPENCER ROSS BENSE DMD
NPI 1508481474
Dentist - General Practice in Troy, PA

NPI Status: Active since June 16, 2020

Contact Information

1100 W MAIN ST
TROY, PA
ZIP 16947
Phone: (570) 297-2113
Fax: (570) 297-3919

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • General Practice

About SPENCER BENSE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Spencer Bense, a provider established in Troy, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508481474 assigned on June 2020. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number DS042937 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1508481474
Provider Name
SPENCER ROSS BENSE DMD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1100 W MAIN ST TROY, PA 16947
Location Phone
(570) 297-2113
Location Fax
(570) 297-3919
Mailing Address
1100 W MAIN ST TROY, PA 16947
Mailing Phone
(570) 297-2113
Mailing Fax
(570) 297-3919
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-16-2020
Last Update Date
01-27-2021
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A dentist like Spencer Bense 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.
DS042937
License State
PA
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)
11223G0001XDental Providers

Dentist
General Practice

RES.004199 (OH)

Reviews for SPENCER ROSS BENSE DMD

  • 5 out of 5 stars - Review by Robert ***** on June 02, 2025

    Dr. Spencer is a great dentist. Very professional, and confident of his work. He is kind also. I'd recommend him for anyone.

  • 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 1508481474, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

    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
    5
    Unchanged
    Pos 3
    0
    Doubled → 0
    Pos 4
    8
    Unchanged
    Pos 5
    4
    Doubled → 8
    Pos 6
    8
    Unchanged
    Pos 7
    1
    Doubled → 2
    Pos 8
    4
    Unchanged
    Pos 9
    7
    Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
    Check
    4
    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 0 → 0 4 → 8 1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5

    Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

    2 + 5 + 0 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 66

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

    The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

    70 - 66 = 4
    This NPI is valid
    The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1508481474.

    Other Providers at the Same Location


    The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

    Dentist
    1100 W MAIN ST
    TROY, PA 16947
    Dentist
    1100 W MAIN ST
    TROY, PA 16947
    Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
    1100 W MAIN ST
    TROY, PA 16947

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508481474, enumerated as an "individual" on June 16, 2020.

    The provider is located at 1100 W MAIN ST TROY, PA 16947 and the phone number is (570) 297-2113.

    Dentist with taxonomy code 1223G0001X and a focus in General Practice.