CHRISTIAN M. KARAVOLAS, D.D.S., P.C.
NPI 1922125566
Dentist - General Practice in Waltham, MA

NPI Status: Active since March 26, 2007

Contact Information

20 HOPE AVE
SUITE 306
WALTHAM, MA
ZIP 02453
Phone: (781) 647-0804
Fax: (781) 647-6730

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About CHRISTIAN M. KARAVOLAS, D.D.S., P.C.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christian M. Karavolas, D.d.s., P.c., a provider established in Waltham, Massachusetts operating as a Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1922125566 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number 18548 (MA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Christian M. Karavolas D.d.s. (Owner)

NPI
1922125566
Provider Name
CHRISTIAN M. KARAVOLAS, D.D.S., P.C.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
20 HOPE AVE SUITE 306 WALTHAM, MA 02453
Location Phone
(781) 647-0804
Location Fax
(781) 647-6730
Mailing Address
116 BIRD ST NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Mailing Phone
(781) 433-0711
Mailing Fax
(781) 647-6730
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
03-26-2007
Last Update Date
01-23-2008
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A dentist like Christian M. Karavolas, D.d.s., P.c. 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.
18548
License State
MA
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.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. CHRISTIAN M. KARAVOLAS D.D.S.

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(781) 647-0804

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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 1922125566, 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
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 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 2 → 4 1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 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 1922125566.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

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20 HOPE AVE, STE 206
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Ophthalmology
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WALTHAM, MA 02453
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
20 HOPE AVE, STE G10
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Surgery
20 HOPE AVE, STE 207
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
20 HOPE AVE, SUITE G05
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Midwife
20 HOPE AVE, STE 110
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Midwife
20 HOPE AVE, STE 110
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
20 HOPE AVE, SUITE 203
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
20 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
20 HOPE AVE, SUITE G10
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Dietitian, Registered
20 HOPE AVE, SUITE G03
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
20 HOPE AVE, STE 103
WALITHAM, MA 02453
Internal Medicine
20 HOPE AVE, SUITE G10
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Obstetrics & Gynecology
20 HOPE AVE, #309
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
20 HOPE AVE, SUITE G05
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
20 HOPE AVE, SUITE 306
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Pediatrics
20 HOPE AVE, SUITE G06
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Ophthalmology
20 HOPE AVE, SUITE 106
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Counselor (Mental Health)
20 HOPE AVE, G-05
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Dentist (General Practice)
20 HOPE AVE, #306
WALTHAM, MA 02453

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1922125566, enumerated as an "organization" on March 26, 2007.

The provider is located at 20 HOPE AVE SUITE 306 WALTHAM, MA 02453 and the phone number is (781) 647-0804.

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