ANTHONY JOSEPH OPILKA D.D.S.
NPI 1891775078
Dentist - Periodontics in La Jolla, CA

NPI Status: Active since January 23, 2006

Contact Information

9850 GENESEE AVE STE 720
LA JOLLA, CA
ZIP 92037
Phone: (858) 568-8286

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Periodontics
  • Accepts Insurance

About ANTHONY OPILKA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Anthony Opilka, a provider established in La Jolla, California with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in periodontics . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891775078 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223P0300X with license number 53546 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1891775078
Provider Name
ANTHONY JOSEPH OPILKA D.D.S.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
9850 GENESEE AVE STE 720 LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Location Phone
(858) 568-8286
Mailing Address
7514 GIRARD AVE STE 1341 LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Mailing Phone
(858) 568-8286
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
01-23-2006
Last Update Date
08-16-2016
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A dentist like Anthony Opilka 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 Periodontics

Taxonomy Code
1223P0300X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
53546
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.

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

019-023415 (IL)

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 1891775078, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
8
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 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 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1891775078.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (Endodontics)
9850 GENESEE AVE STE 720
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Dentist (General Practice)
9850 GENESEE AVE STE 720
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Dentist (General Practice)
9850 GENESEE AVE STE 720
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Dentist (General Practice)
9850 GENESEE AVE STE 720
LA JOLLA, CA 92037

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891775078, enumerated as an "individual" on January 23, 2006.

The provider is located at 9850 GENESEE AVE STE 720 LA JOLLA, CA 92037 and the phone number is (858) 568-8286.

Dentist with taxonomy code 1223P0300X and a focus in Periodontics.

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.