DR. KYUNG-SOO CHOI DDS
NPI 1659624153
Dentist - Endodontics in Chicago, IL

NPI Status: Active since October 22, 2012

Contact Information

505 N LAKE SHORE DR
#215
CHICAGO, IL
ZIP 60611
Phone: (213) 245-4564

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Endodontics
  • Accepts Insurance

About KYUNG-SOO CHOI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kyung-soo Choi, a provider established in Chicago, Illinois with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in endodontics . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1659624153 assigned on October 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223E0200X with license number 021002754 (IL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1659624153
Provider Name
DR. KYUNG-SOO CHOI DDS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
505 N LAKE SHORE DR #215 CHICAGO, IL 60611
Location Phone
(213) 245-4564
Mailing Address
505 N LAKE SHORE DR #215 CHICAGO, IL 60611
Mailing Phone
(213) 245-4564
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-22-2012
Last Update Date
08-01-2016
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A dentist like Kyung-soo Choi 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 Endodontics

Taxonomy Code
1223E0200X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
021002754
License State
IL
Taxonomy Description
The branch of dentistry that is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.

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

019024334 (IL)

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • High PPO Dental Plan - PPO
  • High PPO Dental Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Kansas Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Kansas Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Kansas Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • Low PPO Dental Plan - PPO
  • Low PPO Dental Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Mississippi Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Mississippi Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Mississippi 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 1659624153, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1659624153.

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The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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CHICAGO, IL 60611
Occupational Therapist
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CHICAGO, IL 60611
Occupational Therapy Assistant
505 N LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
505 N LAKE SHORE DR, SUITE 406
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation)
505 N LAKE SHORE DR, SUITE 214
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Dentist (Periodontics)
505 N LAKE SHORE DR, #215
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Interpreter
505 N LAKE SHORE DR, UNIT 1005
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Physical Therapist
505 N LAKE SHORE DR, SUITE 214
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Anesthesiology
505 N LAKE SHORE DR, #6312
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Plastic Surgery
505 N LAKE SHORE DR, 1112
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
505 N LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Surgery
505 N LAKE SHORE DR, SUITE 203
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1659624153, enumerated as an "individual" on October 22, 2012.

The provider is located at 505 N LAKE SHORE DR #215 CHICAGO, IL 60611 and the phone number is (213) 245-4564.

Dentist with taxonomy code 1223E0200X and a focus in Endodontics.

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.