DR. DARRELL RICK EDWARDS D.D.S.
NPI 1598974339
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology in Federal Way, WA
NPI Status: Active since May 21, 2007
Contact Information
2345 SW 320TH ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA
ZIP 98023
Phone: (253) 838-2123
Fax: (253) 874-3624
- Individual
- Male
- Dentist
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Opted-Out Medicare
About DARRELL EDWARDS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Darrell Edwards, a provider established in Federal Way, Washington with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in oral and maxillofacial pathology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1598974339 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223P0106X with license number 6652 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.
- NPI
- 1598974339
- Provider Name
- DR. DARRELL RICK EDWARDS D.D.S.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2345 SW 320TH ST FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023
- Location Phone
- (253) 838-2123
- Location Fax
- (253) 874-3624
- Mailing Address
- 2345 SW 320TH ST FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023
- Mailing Phone
- (253) 838-2123
- Mailing Fax
- (253) 874-3624
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-21-2007
- Last Update Date
- 10-07-2016
- Code Navigator
A dentist like Darrell Edwards 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.
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Darrell Edwards opted out of Medicare effective on 01-04-2023 until 01-04-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare and cannot order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Dentist Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Taxonomy Code
- 1223P0106X
- Type
- Dental Providers
- License No.
- 6652
- License State
- WA
- Taxonomy Description
- The specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral and maxillofacial pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
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.
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 01-04-2023
Opt-Out End Date: 01-04-2027
Eligible to Order and Refer? No
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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 1598974339, we treat the final digit (9) 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 81. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (90 - 81 = 9).
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 81 is 90. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1598974339, enumerated as an "individual" on May 21, 2007.
The provider is located at 2345 SW 320TH ST FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023 and the phone number is (253) 838-2123.
Dentist with taxonomy code 1223P0106X and a focus in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
