FARIHAH JANAN AHMED
NPI 1609475169
Dentist - General Practice in Bridgeport, CT

NPI Status: Active since October 25, 2020

Contact Information

982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT
ZIP 06608
Phone: (919) 622-2656

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

About FARIHAH AHMED

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Farihah Ahmed, a provider established in Bridgeport, Connecticut with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609475169 assigned on October 2020. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 12949 (CT). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1609475169
Provider Name
FARIHAH JANAN AHMED
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
982 E MAIN ST BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Location Phone
(919) 622-2656
Mailing Address
100 PARK AVE APT 1607 FORT LEE, NJ 07024
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-25-2020
Last Update Date
10-31-2020
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A dentist like Farihah Ahmed 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.
12949
License State
CT
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:

  • 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
  • Alabama Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plus Plan - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Alabama Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plus Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Florida Wellness Essentials Plan - 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 1609475169, 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
9
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 5 → 10 → 1 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 0 + 9 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 61

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

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1609475169.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dental Hygienist
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Dental Hygienist
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
982 E MAIN ST, OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE- SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Nurse Practitioner
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Dental Hygienist
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Social Worker
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Nurse Practitioner
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Dentist (General Practice)
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Dentist
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Dental Hygienist
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Dental Hygienist
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Advanced Practice Midwife
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Social Worker (Clinical)
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Dentist (General Practice)
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Clinic/Center (Dental)
982 E MAIN ST, DENTAL DEPARTMENT
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Dentist (General Practice)
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
Dental Hygienist
982 E MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609475169, enumerated as an "individual" on October 25, 2020.

The provider is located at 982 E MAIN ST BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608 and the phone number is (919) 622-2656.

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.