DR. ALFRED JOSEPH CERTOSIMO
NPI 1770736563
Dentist - General Practice in Richmond, VA

NPI Status: Active since October 24, 2008

Contact Information

520 N 12TH ST
P.O. 980566
RICHMOND, VA
ZIP 23298
Phone: (804) 828-9190
Fax: (804) 828-9358

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • General Practice

About ALFRED CERTOSIMO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alfred Certosimo, a provider established in Richmond, Virginia with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770736563 assigned on October 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 0401008264 (VA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1770736563
Provider Name
DR. ALFRED JOSEPH CERTOSIMO
Other Name
DR. ALFRED JOSEPH CERTOSIMO DMD
Other Name Type
Professional Name (2)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
520 N 12TH ST P.O. 980566 RICHMOND, VA 23298
Location Phone
(804) 828-9190
Location Fax
(804) 828-9358
Mailing Address
520 N 12TH ST P.O. 980566 RICHMOND, VA 23298
Mailing Phone
(804) 828-9190
Mailing Fax
(804) 828-9358
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-24-2008
Last Update Date
10-24-2008
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A dentist like Alfred Certosimo 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

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Classification

Dentist General Practice

Taxonomy Code
1223G0001X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
0401008264
License State
VA
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

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
153654OTHER (01)VAUNITED CONCORDIA
453709OTHER (01)VAANTHEM
5894MEDICAID (05)VA 

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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 1770736563, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
3
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 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1770736563.

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RICHMOND, VA 23298
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520 N 12TH ST
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Dentist (Endodontics)
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520 N 12TH ST
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Dentist (General Practice)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770736563, enumerated as an "individual" on October 24, 2008.

The provider is located at 520 N 12TH ST P.O. 980566 RICHMOND, VA 23298 and the phone number is (804) 828-9190.

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

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Anthem Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.