DR. CHIZOBAM NKIRU IDAHOSA D.D.S., M.S.
NPI 1669781274
Oral Medicine in Lansdale, PA

NPI Status: Active since September 29, 2010

Contact Information

1151 S BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA
ZIP 19446
Phone: (215) 220-3395
Fax: (267) 449-0644

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Oral Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CHIZOBAM IDAHOSA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Chizobam Idahosa, a provider established in Lansdale, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Oral Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669781274 assigned on September 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 125Q00000X with license number DS038657 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1669781274
Provider Name
DR. CHIZOBAM NKIRU IDAHOSA D.D.S., M.S.
Other Name
DR. CHIZOBAM NKIRU UNACHUKWU
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1151 S BROAD ST LANSDALE, PA 19446
Location Phone
(215) 220-3395
Location Fax
(267) 449-0644
Mailing Address
211 CHESTNUT LN NORTH WALES, PA 19454
Mailing Phone
(267) 984-2757
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-29-2010
Last Update Date
06-03-2025
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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

Oral Medicine

Taxonomy Code
125Q00000X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
DS038657
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
Oral Medicine is the specialty of dentistry responsible for the oral health care of medically complex patients and for the diagnosis and management of medically related diseases, disorders and conditions affecting the oral and maxillofacial region. Oral Medicine specialists have training and expertise in the diagnosis and management of oral and mucosal diseases, medical management of maxillofacial pathologies from hematology and oncology, organ transplant services, autoimmune disorders, including acute and chronic pain conditions of oral & maxillofacial region. Oral Medicine specialists co-manage oral and maxillofacial conditions and diseases in collaboration with medical specialists and other dentists in hospitals and outpatient medical clinics, particularly in the management of patients with complex medical conditions requiring multidisciplinary healthcare intervention.

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

DS038657 (PA)
21223X2210XDental Providers

Dentist
Orofacial Pain

DS038657 (PA)

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

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Chizobam Idahosa is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

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.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: 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 1669781274, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1669781274.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (General Practice)
1151 S BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Dentist (General Practice)
1151 S BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Dentist (General Practice)
1151 S BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669781274, enumerated as an "individual" on September 29, 2010.

The provider is located at 1151 S BROAD ST LANSDALE, PA 19446 and the phone number is (215) 220-3395.

Oral Medicine with taxonomy code 125Q00000X.

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.