DR. HOWARD JAY WASSERMAN D.D.S.
NPI 1740394691
Dentist - Periodontics in New York, NY

NPI Status: Active since August 18, 2006

Contact Information

45 W 54TH ST
SUITE 1E
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10019
Phone: (212) 265-7150

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Periodontics
  • PECOS Enrolled

About HOWARD WASSERMAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Howard Wasserman, a provider established in New York, New York with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in periodontics . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1740394691 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223P0300X with license number 036596 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1740394691
Provider Name
DR. HOWARD JAY WASSERMAN D.D.S.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
45 W 54TH ST SUITE 1E NEW YORK, NY 10019
Location Phone
(212) 265-7150
Mailing Address
45 W 54TH ST SUITE 1E NEW YORK, NY 10019
Mailing Phone
(212) 265-7150
Mailing Fax
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-18-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A dentist like Howard Wasserman 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.
036596
License State
NY
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.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Howard Wasserman 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

  • 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 10019 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $102.04
  • Minimum New Patient Price $65.69
  • Maximum New Patient Price $198.19
  • Average New Patient Copayment $25.51
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $16.42
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $49.54

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $81.44
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $21.2
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $160.66
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $20.36
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.3
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $40.16

* 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 1740394691, we treat the final digit (1) 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 79. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 79 = 1).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
1
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 4 → 8 3 → 6 4 → 8 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 8 + 0 + 6 + 9 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 79

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

The next multiple of ten after 79 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 79 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1740394691.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (Periodontics)
45 W 54TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10019
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
45 W 54TH ST, #1E
NEW YORK, NY 10019
Dentist (General Practice)
45 W 54TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10019
Dentist (General Practice)
45 W 54TH ST, SUITE 1-C
NEW YORK, NY 10019
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
45 W 54TH ST, SUITE 1E
NEW YORK, NY 10019
Clinic/Center (Dental)
45 W 54TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10019
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
45 W 54TH ST, SUITE #1E
NEW YORK, NY 10019
Dentist
45 W 54TH ST, STE 1E
NEW YORK, NY 10019
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
45 W 54TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10019

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740394691, enumerated as an "individual" on August 18, 2006.

The provider is located at 45 W 54TH ST SUITE 1E NEW YORK, NY 10019 and the phone number is (212) 265-7150.

Dentist with taxonomy code 1223P0300X and a focus in Periodontics.