DR. CHRIS ELIAS ALTUNIS DDS
NPI 1811477763
Dentist - General Practice in Azusa, CA

NPI Status: Active since August 20, 2018

Contact Information

590 E FOOTHILL BLVD
AZUSA, CA
ZIP 91702
Phone: (626) 210-1286

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • General Practice
  • Accepts Insurance

About CHRIS ALTUNIS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Chris Altunis, a provider established in Azusa, California with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1811477763 assigned on August 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number DDS102958 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1811477763
Provider Name
DR. CHRIS ELIAS ALTUNIS DDS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
590 E FOOTHILL BLVD AZUSA, CA 91702
Location Phone
(626) 210-1286
Mailing Address
173 LAS LOMAS RD DUARTE, CA 91010
Mailing Phone
(626) 357-2150
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-20-2018
Last Update Date
11-14-2025
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A dentist like Chris Altunis 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.
DDS102958
License State
CA
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
  • Alabama Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plus Plan - PPO
  • Alabama Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Alabama Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plus Plan - PPO
  • Florida Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Florida Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • High PPO Dental Plan - PPO
  • High PPO Dental Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Kansas Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Kansas Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Kansas Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • Low PPO Dental Plan - PPO
  • Low PPO Dental Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Mississippi Preferred Plan - PPO
  • Mississippi Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) - PPO
  • Mississippi Wellness Essentials Plan - PPO
  • Lone Star - Smile Now - PPO
  • Smile Now Arizona - No Waiting Period PPO - PPO
  • Smile Now Michigan - No Waiting Period PPO - PPO
  • Smile Now Ohio - No Waiting Period PPO - PPO
  • Smile Now Texas- No Waiting Period Plan - PPO
  • Smile Now Utah - No Waiting Period PPO - PPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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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 1811477763, 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
7
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 1 → 2 4 → 8 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 67

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

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1811477763.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (General Practice)
590 E FOOTHILL BLVD
AZUSA, CA 91702
Dentist (General Practice)
590 E FOOTHILL BLVD
AZUSA, CA 91702

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811477763, enumerated as an "individual" on August 20, 2018.

The provider is located at 590 E FOOTHILL BLVD AZUSA, CA 91702 and the phone number is (626) 210-1286.

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.