LUCIAN L KAHAN DDS
NPI 1720169618
Dentist - Periodontics in East Brunswick, NJ

NPI Status: Active since October 18, 2006

Contact Information

177 MAIN ST
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ
ZIP 08816
Phone: (732) 257-6500
Fax: (732) 257-6531

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Periodontics
  • Accepts Insurance

About LUCIAN KAHAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lucian Kahan, a provider established in East Brunswick, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in periodontics . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1720169618 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223P0300X with license number 11209 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1720169618
Provider Name
LUCIAN L KAHAN DDS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
177 MAIN ST EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Location Phone
(732) 257-6500
Location Fax
(732) 257-6531
Mailing Address
177 MAIN ST EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Mailing Phone
(732) 257-6500
Mailing Fax
(732) 257-6531
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-18-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A dentist like Lucian Kahan 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.
11209
License State
NJ
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
  • 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

*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 1720169618, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
8
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 2 → 4 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 4 + 0 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1720169618.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
177 MAIN ST
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Dentist (Periodontics)
177 MAIN ST
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1720169618, enumerated as an "individual" on October 18, 2006.

The provider is located at 177 MAIN ST EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 and the phone number is (732) 257-6500.

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.