DR. DERRICK JAMES WALKER DMD
NPI 1770143471
Dentist - General Practice in Rockford, MI
NPI Status: Active since June 17, 2019
Contact Information
190 MARCELL DR NE
ROCKFORD, MI
ZIP 49341
Phone: (616) 884-5884
- Individual
- Male
- Dentist
- General Practice
- Accepts Insurance
About DERRICK WALKER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Derrick Walker, a provider established in Rockford, Michigan with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770143471 assigned on June 2019. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 2901600184 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.
- NPI
- 1770143471
- Provider Name
- DR. DERRICK JAMES WALKER DMD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 190 MARCELL DR NE ROCKFORD, MI 49341
- Location Phone
- (616) 884-5884
- Mailing Address
- 7429 WATERMARK DR ALLENDALE, MI 49401
- Mailing Phone
- (616) 204-6698
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-17-2019
- Last Update Date
- 06-17-2019
- Code Navigator
A dentist like Derrick Walker 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 General Practice
- Taxonomy Code
- 1223G0001X
- Type
- Dental Providers
- License No.
- 2901600184
- License State
- MI
- 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.
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
- Blue Dental EPO 80/50/50 (0/0/0) - EPO
- Blue Dental PPO 100/50/50 (50/50/50) - PPO
- Blue Dental PPO 100/70/50 (80/60/50) - PPO
- Blue Dental PPO 80/50/50 (50/50/50) - PPO
- Blue Dental PPO Pediatric 80/50/50 (50/50/50) - PPO
- Blue Dental PPO Plus 80/60/50 - PPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2901600184 | OTHER (01) | MI | MICHIGAN DENTAL LICENSE |
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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 1770143471, 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 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.
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 59 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 1770143471, enumerated as an "individual" on June 17, 2019.
The provider is located at 190 MARCELL DR NE ROCKFORD, MI 49341 and the phone number is (616) 884-5884.
Dentist with taxonomy code 1223G0001X and a focus in General Practice.
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.
