GEORGE ROBERT BIRDWELL D.D.S.
NPI 1730278144
Dentist - General Practice in Knoxville, TN

NPI Status: Active since October 12, 2006

Contact Information

2018 WESTERN AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN
ZIP 37921
Phone: (865) 544-0406
Fax: (865) 544-0480

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 54
  • Dentist
  • General Practice
  • May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About GEORGE BIRDWELL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for George Birdwell, a provider established in Knoxville, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice and more than 54 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Tennessee Hsc College Of Dentistry in 1972. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1730278144 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number DS0000002309 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1730278144
Provider Name
GEORGE ROBERT BIRDWELL D.D.S.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2018 WESTERN AVE KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Location Phone
(865) 544-0406
Location Fax
(865) 544-0480
Mailing Address
1923 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD MORRISTOWN, TN 37813
Mailing Phone
(423) 317-9344
Mailing Fax
(865) 544-0480
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HSC COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
Graduation Year
1972
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-12-2006
Last Update Date
08-22-2025
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A dentist like George Birdwell 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.

Location Map

Secondary Locations

  • 253A Laboratory Rd
    Oak Ridge, TN 37830
    (865) 482-5170
  • 255 E Watt St
    Alcoa, TN 37701
    (865) 273-1616

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 General Practice

Taxonomy Code
1223G0001X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
DS0000002309
License State
TN
Taxonomy Description
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

George Birdwell is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.

George Birdwell 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325541303

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20250915001282

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Maybe

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 37921 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $81.53
  • Minimum New Patient Price $52.64
  • Maximum New Patient Price $160.89
  • Average New Patient Copayment $20.38
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.22

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $66.01
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.72
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $131.41
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $16.5
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.18
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.85

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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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 1730278144, 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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
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 3 → 6 2 → 4 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8

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 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 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 1730278144.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730278144, enumerated as an "individual" on October 12, 2006.

The provider is located at 2018 WESTERN AVE KNOXVILLE, TN 37921 and the phone number is (865) 544-0406.

Dentist with taxonomy code 1223G0001X and a focus in General Practice.