DR. SHOW CHENG CHU D.D.S.
NPI 1881863249
Dentist in Cupertino, CA

NPI Status: Active since February 29, 2008

Contact Information

10430 S DE ANZA BLVD
#160
CUPERTINO, CA
ZIP 95014
Phone: (408) 973-8607
Fax: (408) 973-1396

Get Directions Write a Review

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist

About SHOW CHU

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Show Chu, a provider established in Cupertino, California with a medical specialization in Dentist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881863249 assigned on February 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 122300000X with license number 35086 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1881863249
Provider Name
DR. SHOW CHENG CHU D.D.S.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD #160 CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Location Phone
(408) 973-8607
Location Fax
(408) 973-1396
Mailing Address
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD #160 CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Mailing Phone
(408) 973-8607
Mailing Fax
(408) 973-1396
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
02-29-2008
Last Update Date
02-29-2008
Code Navigator

A dentist like Show Chu 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.

Location Map

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

Taxonomy Code
122300000X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
35086
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.

Reviews for DR. SHOW CHENG CHU D.D.S.

There are currently no reviews for this provider. Be the first person to share your experience with this provider by filling out our review form. Your insights are appreciated and will help others make informed decisions.

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 1881863249, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
9
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 8 → 16 → 7 8 → 16 → 7 3 → 6 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 2 + 8 + 24 = 71

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

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1881863249.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 14 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Optometrist
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, SUITE 100
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Dentist (General Practice)
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, SUITE 260
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Dentist (General Practice)
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, STE 210
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Dentist (General Practice)
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, SUITE 210
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, E220
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, SUITE #140
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Psychologist (Clinical)
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, SUITE 110
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, SUITE 230E
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Optometrist
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, SUITE 100
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Family Planning Facility)
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, SUITE 230
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Obstetrics & Gynecology
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, #230
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Specialist
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, SUITE 110
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Dentist (Periodontics)
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, SUITE 185
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Dentist
10430 S DE ANZA BLVD, SUITE 175
CUPERTINO, CA 95014

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881863249, enumerated as an "individual" on February 29, 2008.

The provider is located at 10430 S DE ANZA BLVD #160 CUPERTINO, CA 95014 and the phone number is (408) 973-8607.

Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.