DR. MARK SIMON DDS
NPI 1730212630
Dentist in Torrance, CA

NPI Status: Active since March 13, 2007

Contact Information

23560 MADISON ST
STE 208
TORRANCE, CA
ZIP 90505
Phone: (310) 530-9884
Fax: (310) 530-1918

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Accepts Insurance

About MARK SIMON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mark Simon, a provider established in Torrance, California with a medical specialization in Dentist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1730212630 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 122300000X with license number 62909 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1730212630
Provider Name
DR. MARK SIMON DDS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
23560 MADISON ST STE 208 TORRANCE, CA 90505
Location Phone
(310) 530-9884
Location Fax
(310) 530-1918
Mailing Address
23560 MADISON ST STE 208 TORRANCE, CA 90505
Mailing Phone
(310) 530-9884
Mailing Fax
(310) 530-1918
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-13-2007
Last Update Date
06-03-2015
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A dentist like Mark Simon 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

Taxonomy Code
122300000X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
62909
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.

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
  • BlueDental Copayment Q - 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 1730212630, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 6 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 6 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1730212630.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
23560 MADISON ST, 211
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
23560 MADISON ST, 212
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Psychologist (Clinical)
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 103
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Specialist
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 205
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Dentist (General Practice)
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 100
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Specialist
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 102
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Dentist
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 215
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Counselor
23560 MADISON ST, #205
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery)
23560 MADISON ST, STE. 102
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Dentist (General Practice)
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 214
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 206
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Dentist (General Practice)
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 208
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Specialist
23560 MADISON ST, #205
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Specialist
23560 MADISON ST, #205
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Acupuncturist
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 210
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 210
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Dentist
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 215
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Dentist (General Practice)
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 214
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 110
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Pediatrics
23560 MADISON ST, SUITE 206
TORRANCE, CA 90505

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730212630, enumerated as an "individual" on March 13, 2007.

The provider is located at 23560 MADISON ST STE 208 TORRANCE, CA 90505 and the phone number is (310) 530-9884.

Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

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.