DR. LOURDES ANN CHRISTOPHER D.D.S., M.S.
NPI 1831241116
Dentist - General Practice in Falls Church, VA

NPI Status: Active since January 17, 2007

Contact Information

313 PARK AVE
SUITE 103
FALLS CHURCH, VA
ZIP 22046
Phone: (703) 237-3700
Fax: (703) 237-3621

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Dentist
  • General Practice
  • Accepts Insurance

About LOURDES CHRISTOPHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lourdes Christopher, a provider established in Falls Church, Virginia with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1831241116 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 0401008950 (VA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1831241116
Provider Name
DR. LOURDES ANN CHRISTOPHER D.D.S., M.S.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
313 PARK AVE SUITE 103 FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Location Phone
(703) 237-3700
Location Fax
(703) 237-3621
Mailing Address
313 PARK AVE SUITE 103 FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Mailing Phone
(703) 237-3700
Mailing Fax
(703) 237-3621
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-17-2007
Last Update Date
09-11-2025
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A dentist like Lourdes Christopher 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.
0401008950
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
11223P0300XDental Providers

Dentist
Periodontics

0401008950 (VA)
21223P0300XDental Providers

Dentist
Periodontics

12197 (MD)
31223P0300XDental Providers

Dentist
Periodontics

5890 (DC)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essental Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essental Value Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - Indemnity
  • BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental - PPO
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan - Indemnity
  • BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Preferred Dental - PPO
  • BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - Indemnity
  • BEST Life Preferred Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Superior Dental - PPO
  • BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - PPO
  • BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - Indemnity
  • BEST Life Superior Dental Plan - PPO
  • HRI Essential Plus Plan - HMO
  • HRI Essential Plus Plan - PPO
  • HRI Preventive Family Plan - HMO
  • HRI Preventive Family Plan - PPO
  • HRI Total Care Plan - HMO
  • HRI Total Care Plan - PPO
  • Paramount Dental Essential Plus Plan - EPO
  • Paramount Dental Preventive Family Plan - EPO
  • Paramount Dental Total Care Plan - EPO
  • 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 1831241116, we treat the final digit (6) 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
6
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 3 → 6 2 → 4 1 → 2 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 54

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

The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 54 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1831241116.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 202
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Dentist
313 PARK AVE, #305
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Social Worker (Clinical)
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 308
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Social Worker (Clinical)
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 300
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Dental Hygienist
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 103
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Counselor (Mental Health)
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 300
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
313 PARK AVE, SUITE #306
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Ophthalmology
313 PARK AVE, SUITE #3
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Counselor (Professional)
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 300
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Ophthalmology
313 PARK AVE, SUITE #3
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 202
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Dentist (Periodontics)
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 103
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Podiatrist
313 PARK AVE, SUITE #308
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Dentist
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 302
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Massage Therapist
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 300
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 306
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Psychologist (Clinical)
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 203
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Psychologist (Clinical)
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 203
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
313 PARK AVE, SUITE G1
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Dentist (Periodontics)
313 PARK AVE, SUITE 104
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1831241116, enumerated as an "individual" on January 17, 2007.

The provider is located at 313 PARK AVE SUITE 103 FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046 and the phone number is (703) 237-3700.

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

The provider might be accepting Accepts: BEST Life, HRI Dental & Vision, Paramount,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.