DR. ANKITA H DESAI DDS
NPI 1942753439
Dentist - General Practice in Hershey, PA

NPI Status: Active since August 01, 2016

Contact Information

32 NORTHEAST DR
STE 202
HERSHEY, PA
ZIP 17033
Phone: (717) 533-2800

Get Directions Write a Review

  • Individual
  • Female
  • Dentist
  • General Practice
  • Accepts Insurance

About ANKITA DESAI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ankita Desai, a provider established in Hershey, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1942753439 assigned on August 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number DS040983 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1942753439
Provider Name
DR. ANKITA H DESAI DDS
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
32 NORTHEAST DR STE 202 HERSHEY, PA 17033
Location Phone
(717) 533-2800
Mailing Address
32 NORTHEAST DR STE 202 HERSHEY, PA 17033
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-01-2016
Last Update Date
08-01-2016
Code Navigator

A dentist like Ankita Desai 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.
DS040983
License State
PA
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.

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.

Reviews for DR. ANKITA H DESAI DDS

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 1942753439, 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
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 4 → 8 7 → 14 → 5 3 → 6 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 4 + 6 + 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 1942753439.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (General Practice)
32 NORTHEAST DR, STE 202
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
32 NORTHEAST DR, STE 101
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Physical Therapist
32 NORTHEAST DR, SUITE 203
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
32 NORTHEAST DR, SUITE 203
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Physical Therapist
32 NORTHEAST DR, SUITE 203
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Physical Therapist
32 NORTHEAST DR, SUITE 203
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Physical Therapist
32 NORTHEAST DR, SUITE 203
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Physical Therapist
32 NORTHEAST DR, SUITE 203
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Physical Therapist
32 NORTHEAST DR, SUITE 203
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1942753439, enumerated as an "individual" on August 01, 2016.

The provider is located at 32 NORTHEAST DR STE 202 HERSHEY, PA 17033 and the phone number is (717) 533-2800.

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

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.