DR. RONALD DALE GAITROS D.D.S., M.S.
NPI 1942298443
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology in Wilmington, NC

NPI Status: Active since October 10, 2005

Contact Information

1122 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC
ZIP 28401
Phone: (910) 762-2618
Fax: (910) 763-5173

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • Accepts Insurance

About RONALD GAITROS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ronald Gaitros, a provider established in Wilmington, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in oral and maxillofacial pathology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1942298443 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223P0106X with license number 5707 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1942298443
Provider Name
DR. RONALD DALE GAITROS D.D.S., M.S.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1122 MEDICAL CENTER DR WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Location Phone
(910) 762-2618
Location Fax
(910) 763-5173
Mailing Address
1122 MEDICAL CENTER DR WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Mailing Phone
(910) 762-2618
Mailing Fax
(910) 763-5173
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-10-2005
Last Update Date
01-07-2011
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A dentist like Ronald Gaitros 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 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Taxonomy Code
1223P0106X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
5707
License State
NC
Taxonomy Description
The specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral and maxillofacial pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations.

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
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - Basic - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - High - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - Lite - PPO
  • Humana Dental Smart Choice - Low - PPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
8993034MEDICAID (05)NC 
93034OTHER (01)NCBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD #
2415417MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NC 
U25927MEDICARE UPIN (02)NC 

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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 1942298443, we treat the final digit (3) 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 77. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 77 = 3).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 8 + 2 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 8 + 24 = 77

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

The next multiple of ten after 77 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 77 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1942298443.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
1122 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
1122 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
1122 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Plastic Surgery
1122 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
1122 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Plastic Surgery
1122 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1942298443, enumerated as an "individual" on October 10, 2005.

The provider is located at 1122 MEDICAL CENTER DR WILMINGTON, NC 28401 and the phone number is (910) 762-2618.

Dentist with taxonomy code 1223P0106X and a focus in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.

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.