MISS GRETCHEN JUNCKER D.D.S.
NPI 1598986390
Dentist - General Practice in Metairie, LA

NPI Status: Active since May 01, 2007

Contact Information

3108 W ESPLANADE AVE N
METAIRIE, LA
ZIP 70002
Phone: (504) 838-8118
Fax: (504) 837-3263

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Dentist
  • General Practice
  • Accepts Insurance

About GRETCHEN JUNCKER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gretchen Juncker, a provider established in Metairie, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1598986390 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 5728 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1598986390
Provider Name
MISS GRETCHEN JUNCKER D.D.S.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3108 W ESPLANADE AVE N METAIRIE, LA 70002
Location Phone
(504) 838-8118
Location Fax
(504) 837-3263
Mailing Address
3108 W ESPLANADE AVE N METAIRIE, LA 70002
Mailing Phone
(504) 838-8118
Mailing Fax
(504) 837-3263
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-01-2007
Last Update Date
11-09-2011
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A dentist like Gretchen Juncker 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.
5728
License State
LA
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

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

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

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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 1598986390, we treat the final digit (0) 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 80. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 80 = 0).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
0
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 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 80

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

The next multiple of ten after 80 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 80 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1598986390.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Dentist (General Practice)
3108 W ESPLANADE AVE N
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Dentist
3108 W ESPLANADE AVE N
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Clinic/Center (Dental)
3108 W ESPLANADE AVE N
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Dentist (General Practice)
3108 W ESPLANADE AVE N
METAIRIE, LA 70002

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1598986390, enumerated as an "individual" on May 01, 2007.

The provider is located at 3108 W ESPLANADE AVE N METAIRIE, LA 70002 and the phone number is (504) 838-8118.

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

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Guardian. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.