DR. DAN OWEN PITTS D D S
NPI 1942476478
Dentist - General Practice in Soldotna, AK

NPI Status: Active since May 05, 2008

Contact Information

155 SMITH WAY
SUITE 102
SOLDOTNA, AK
ZIP 99669
Phone: (907) 262-4989
Fax: (907) 262-6595

Get Directions Write a Review

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dentist
  • General Practice

About DAN PITTS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dan Pitts, a provider established in Soldotna, Alaska with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1942476478 assigned on May 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number AA 708 (AK). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1942476478
Provider Name
DR. DAN OWEN PITTS D D S
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
155 SMITH WAY SUITE 102 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
Location Phone
(907) 262-4989
Location Fax
(907) 262-6595
Mailing Address
155 SMITH WAY SUITE 102 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
Mailing Phone
(907) 262-4989
Mailing Fax
(907) 262-6595
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-05-2008
Last Update Date
05-05-2008
Code Navigator

A dentist like Dan Pitts 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 General Practice

Taxonomy Code
1223G0001X
Type
Dental Providers
License No.
AA 708
License State
AK
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.

Reviews for DR. DAN OWEN PITTS 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 1942476478, 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 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
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
4
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 4 → 8 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 + 9 + 8 + 2 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1942476478.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Optometrist
155 SMITH WAY, SUITE 202
SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
Dentist (General Practice)
155 SMITH WAY, SUITE 102
SOLDOTNA, AK 99669

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1942476478, enumerated as an "individual" on May 05, 2008.

The provider is located at 155 SMITH WAY SUITE 102 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669 and the phone number is (907) 262-4989.

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