DR. DAVID L. SPENCER DDS. MS
NPI 1710020045
Dentist - Endodontics in Asheville, NC

NPI Status: Active since February 15, 2007

Contact Information

15 YORKSHIRE STREET, SUITE 102
ASHEVILLE, NC
ZIP 28803
Phone: (828) 277-7668
Fax: (828) 277-0277

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Endodontics
  • Accepts Insurance

About DAVID SPENCER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for David Spencer, a provider established in Asheville, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in endodontics . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710020045 assigned on February 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223E0200X with license number D0923 (SD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1710020045
Provider Name
DR. DAVID L. SPENCER DDS. MS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
15 YORKSHIRE STREET, SUITE 102 ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Location Phone
(828) 277-7668
Location Fax
(828) 277-0277
Mailing Address
15 YORKSHIRE STREET, SUITE 102 ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Mailing Phone
(828) 277-7668
Mailing Fax
(828) 277-0277
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
02-15-2007
Last Update Date
07-21-2014
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A dentist like David Spencer 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.
D0923
License State
SD
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)
11223E0200XDental Providers

Dentist
Endodontics

8331 (NC)
21223E0200XDental Providers

Dentist
Endodontics

D4704 (AZ)

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 1710020045, we treat the final digit (5) 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 45. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 45 = 5).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 2 + 0 + 0 + 2 + 0 + 0 + 8 + 24 = 45

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

The next multiple of ten after 45 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 45 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1710020045.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (Endodontics)
15 YORKSHIRE STREET, SUITE 102
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710020045, enumerated as an "individual" on February 15, 2007.

The provider is located at 15 YORKSHIRE STREET, SUITE 102 ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 and the phone number is (828) 277-7668.

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.