DR. SAULO LEONARDO SOUSA MELO D.D.S., M.S., PH.D.
NPI 1962838151
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in Iowa City, IA
NPI Status: Active since September 19, 2013
Contact Information
801 NEWTON RD
IOWA CITY, IA
ZIP 52242
Phone: (319) 335-7440
Fax: (319) 335-7451
- Individual
- Male
- Dentist
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
About SAULO SOUSA MELO
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Saulo Sousa Melo, a provider established in Iowa City, Iowa with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in oral and maxillofacial radiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962838151 assigned on September 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223X0008X with license number FAC-40159 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated May 2026.
- NPI
- 1962838151
- Provider Name
- DR. SAULO LEONARDO SOUSA MELO D.D.S., M.S., PH.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 801 NEWTON RD IOWA CITY, IA 52242
- Location Phone
- (319) 335-7440
- Location Fax
- (319) 335-7451
- Mailing Address
- 322 DENTAL SCIENCE BLDG S IOWA CITY, IA 52242
- Mailing Phone
- (319) 335-7440
- Mailing Fax
- (319) 335-7451
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-19-2013
- Last Update Date
- 05-06-2026
- Code Navigator
A dentist like Saulo Sousa Melo 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 Radiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 1223X0008X
- Type
- Dental Providers
- License No.
- FAC-40159
- License State
- IA
- Taxonomy Description
- The specialty of dentistry and discipline of radiology concerned with the production and interpretation of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy that are used for the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1223X0008X | Dental Providers | Dentist | DF0046 (OR) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92427906 | OTHER (01) | DENTPIN |
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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 1962838151, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962838151, enumerated as an "individual" on September 19, 2013.
The provider is located at 801 NEWTON RD IOWA CITY, IA 52242 and the phone number is (319) 335-7440.
Dentist with taxonomy code 1223X0008X and a focus in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
