DR. STEPHEN G DOVE D.D.S.
NPI 1568724508
Dentist in Springfield, MO

NPI Status: Active since June 14, 2012

Contact Information

2910 E BATTLEFIELD ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO
ZIP 65804
Phone: (417) 866-7647
Fax: (417) 866-7309

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Accepts Insurance

About STEPHEN DOVE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Stephen Dove, a provider established in Springfield, Missouri with a medical specialization in Dentist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1568724508 assigned on June 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 122300000X with license number 2012015527 (MO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1568724508
Provider Name
DR. STEPHEN G DOVE D.D.S.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2910 E BATTLEFIELD ST SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Location Phone
(417) 866-7647
Location Fax
(417) 866-7309
Mailing Address
2910 E BATTLEFIELD ST SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Mailing Phone
(417) 866-7647
Mailing Fax
(417) 866-7309
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-14-2012
Last Update Date
08-11-2021
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A dentist like Stephen Dove 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

  • 725 W Mount Vernon St
    Nixa, MO 65714
    (417) 708-9098
  • 1935 E Battlefield St Ste A
    Springfield, MO 65804
    (417) 889-5200

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.
2012015527
License State
MO
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:

  • 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
  • Guardian Basics for Families and Individuals - PPO
  • Guardian Essentials for Families and Individuals - PPO
  • Guardian Preventive Plus for Families an Individuals - 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

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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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 1568724508, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
8
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 6 → 12 → 3 7 → 14 → 5 4 → 8 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 5 + 0 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1568724508.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (General Practice)
2910 E BATTLEFIELD ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Dentist
2910 E BATTLEFIELD ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
2910 E BATTLEFIELD ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
2910 E BATTLEFIELD ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1568724508, enumerated as an "individual" on June 14, 2012.

The provider is located at 2910 E BATTLEFIELD ST SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804 and the phone number is (417) 866-7647.

Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

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.