ALVIN S. RO D.D.S.
NPI 1730300609
Dentist - Endodontics in Frederick, MD
NPI Status: Active since May 01, 2007
Contact Information
198 THOMAS JOHNSON DR
SUITE 11
FREDERICK, MD
ZIP 21702
Phone: (301) 682-8181
Fax: (301) 682-8183
- Individual
- Male
- Dentist
- Endodontics
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About ALVIN RO
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alvin Ro, a provider established in Frederick, Maryland with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in endodontics . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1730300609 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223E0200X with license number 12602 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1730300609
- Provider Name
- ALVIN S. RO D.D.S.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 198 THOMAS JOHNSON DR SUITE 11 FREDERICK, MD 21702
- Location Phone
- (301) 682-8181
- Location Fax
- (301) 682-8183
- Mailing Address
- 19341 CYPRESS HILL WAY GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
- Mailing Phone
- (301) 869-8894
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-01-2007
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
- Code Navigator
A dentist like Alvin Ro 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.
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Alvin Ro opted out of Medicare effective on 12-30-2015 until 12-30-2025. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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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.
- 12602
- License State
- MD
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Essential 6500 HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Essential 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Essential POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Bronze Essential POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 8500 for HSA - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean 5000 (3 Free PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Catastrophic Essential (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Catastrophic Pathway (+ Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Gold Essential 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Gold Essential 2200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Alvin Ro 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
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 12-30-2015
Opt-Out End Date: 12-30-2025
Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes
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 21702 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $89.75
- Minimum New Patient Price $57.99
- Maximum New Patient Price $175.57
- Average New Patient Copayment $22.43
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.49
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.89
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $72.23
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.66
- Maximum Established Patient Price $143.02
- Average Established Patient Copayment $18.05
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.66
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.75
* 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 1730300609, we treat the final digit (9) 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 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730300609, enumerated as an "individual" on May 01, 2007.
The provider is located at 198 THOMAS JOHNSON DR SUITE 11 FREDERICK, MD 21702 and the phone number is (301) 682-8181.
Dentist with taxonomy code 1223E0200X and a focus in Endodontics.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
