DR. JEN-TAI JEREMY CHEN DDS, MS
NPI 1689617896
Dentist - Periodontics in Kent, WA

NPI Status: Active since June 14, 2006

Contact Information

221 2ND AVE S
#101
KENT, WA
ZIP 98032
Phone: (253) 854-4065
Fax: (253) 854-4065

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Periodontics
  • Accepts Insurance

About JEN-TAI CHEN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jen-tai Chen, a provider established in Kent, Washington with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in periodontics . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689617896 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223P0300X with license number DE00006154 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1689617896
Provider Name
DR. JEN-TAI JEREMY CHEN DDS, MS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
221 2ND AVE S #101 KENT, WA 98032
Location Phone
(253) 854-4065
Location Fax
(253) 854-4065
Mailing Address
221 2ND AVE S #101 KENT, WA 98032
Mailing Phone
(253) 854-4065
Mailing Fax
(253) 854-4065
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-14-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A dentist like Jen-tai Chen 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 Periodontics

Taxonomy Code
1223P0300X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
DE00006154
License State
WA
Taxonomy Description
That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.

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.

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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 1689617896, we treat the final digit (6) 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 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
6
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 7 → 14 → 5 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 74

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

The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 74 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1689617896.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist
221 2ND AVE S, STE 102
KENT, WA 98032
Dentist (General Practice)
221 2ND AVE S, SUITE # 103
KENT, WA 98032

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689617896, enumerated as an "individual" on June 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 221 2ND AVE S #101 KENT, WA 98032 and the phone number is (253) 854-4065.

Dentist with taxonomy code 1223P0300X and a focus in Periodontics.

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.