DR. BJARNE KVARNSTROM DDS
NPI 1851406177
Dentist - General Practice in Fountain Valley, CA

NPI Status: Active since August 19, 2006

Contact Information

18444 BROOKHURST ST
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA
ZIP 92708
Phone: (714) 962-2471
Fax: (714) 968-6411

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • General Practice
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Opted-Out Medicare

About BJARNE KVARNSTROM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bjarne Kvarnstrom, a provider established in Fountain Valley, California with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1851406177 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 49352 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1851406177
Provider Name
DR. BJARNE KVARNSTROM DDS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
18444 BROOKHURST ST FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Location Phone
(714) 962-2471
Location Fax
(714) 968-6411
Mailing Address
18444 BROOKHURST ST FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Mailing Phone
(714) 962-2471
Mailing Fax
(714) 968-6411
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-19-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A dentist like Bjarne Kvarnstrom 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.

The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Bjarne Kvarnstrom opted out of Medicare effective on 10-19-2016 until 10-19-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.

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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.
49352
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.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Bjarne Kvarnstrom is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes

  • Opt-Out Effective Date: 10-19-2016

  • Opt-Out End Date: 10-19-2026

  • Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 92708 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $96.36
  • Minimum New Patient Price $62.96
  • Maximum New Patient Price $187.6
  • Average New Patient Copayment $24.09
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.74
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $46.9

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $77.96
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $20.84
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $153.61
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $19.49
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.21
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.4

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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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 1851406177, we treat the final digit (7) 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
7
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 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 6 → 12 → 3 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 53

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

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1851406177.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Clinic/Center (Dental)
18444 BROOKHURST ST
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Dentist
18444 BROOKHURST ST
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1851406177, enumerated as an "individual" on August 19, 2006.

The provider is located at 18444 BROOKHURST ST FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 and the phone number is (714) 962-2471.

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