DR. JOSEPH SALVATORE CERTO DMD
NPI 1811986912
Dentist - General Practice in Pittsburgh, PA

NPI Status: Active since October 20, 2005

Contact Information

1350 LOCUST ST
307
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15219
Phone: (412) 232-7735
Fax: (412) 232-7186

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

About JOSEPH CERTO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Certo, a provider established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1811986912 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number DS022858-L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1811986912
Provider Name
DR. JOSEPH SALVATORE CERTO DMD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1350 LOCUST ST 307 PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Location Phone
(412) 232-7735
Location Fax
(412) 232-7186
Mailing Address
1350 LOCUST ST 307 PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Mailing Phone
(412) 232-7735
Mailing Fax
(412) 232-7186
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-20-2005
Last Update Date
12-27-2008
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A dentist like Joseph Certo 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.
DS022858-L
License State
PA
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

*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 1811986912, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
2
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 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 2 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1811986912.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1350 LOCUST ST, STE 308 BUILDING C
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE 409
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE 409
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Internal Medicine
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE 103
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE G102 BUILDING C
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE 406
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE 406
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1350 LOCUST ST, MERCY ORTHOPEDIC ASSICIATES SUITE220
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Specialist
1350 LOCUST ST, STE G102 BUILDING C
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE 400
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE 100
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE 100
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Internal Medicine
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE 100
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE 100
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE 100
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Specialist
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE 100
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Specialist
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE G102
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1350 LOCUST ST, #402
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Specialist
1350 LOCUST ST, G103
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Specialist
1350 LOCUST ST, SUITE 208
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811986912, enumerated as an "individual" on October 20, 2005.

The provider is located at 1350 LOCUST ST 307 PITTSBURGH, PA 15219 and the phone number is (412) 232-7735.

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.