HOWARD M ACHEN, DDS — NPI 1063515229 (Licensed Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) / Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) in LAS CRUCES, NM)

Plain-English Taxonomy Translation (122300000X)

What Does Taxonomy Code 122300000X Mean?

In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 122300000X translates in plain language to:
"Licensed Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) / Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD)"

Primary Certifying / Accrediting Authority: American Dental Association (ADA) / State Board of Dental Examiners
When Patients Should Consult: Routine 6-month dental checkups, toothache, dental abscess, bleeding gums (periodontitis), or wisdom tooth extraction.

CMS Medicare Utilization & Part D Prescribing Benchmarks

Common Procedures & Clinical Prescribing Profile

Typical clinical procedures (Medicare Part B Utilization) and therapeutic classes (Medicare Part D Prescribing) associated with HOWARD M ACHEN, DDS:

High-Volume Clinical Procedures & Diagnostics:

Comprehensive Oral Evaluation, Digital Dental Radiographs & Prophylaxis
Restorative Composite Fillings, Crowns, Endodontic Root Canal & Extractions

Common Therapeutic & Prescribing Classes:

Amoxicillin, Metronidazole & Clindamycin (Odontogenic Infections)
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse & High-Fluoride Varnish

Official CMS NPPES Credential & Practice Profile

10-Digit NPI Number	1063515229 (NPI-1 Individual Practitioner)
Provider / Legal Name	HOWARD M ACHEN, DDS
Plain-English Specialty	Licensed Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) / Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) NUCC Code: `1223G0001X` (Dentist, General Practice)
Certifying / Licensing Body	American Dental Association (ADA) / State Board of Dental Examiners
Practice Location Address	225 E IDAHO, SUITE 14, LAS CRUCES, NM, 880053241
Practice Telephone / Fax	Tel: 505-523-8663 \| Fax: 505-526-4593
Administrative Mailing Address	225 E IDAHO, LAS CRUCES, NM, 880053241
Enumeration & Last Sync	Enumerated: 2006-09-06 \| Updated: 2007-07-08

Clinic Location, Accessibility & Directions

📍 Practice Location & Patient Access

225 E IDAHO, SUITE 14, LAS CRUCES, NM, 880053241

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All Registered NUCC Taxonomies & State Licenses

Taxonomy Code & Plain-English Description	State License & Primary Status
`1223G0001X` — Dentist, General Practice Plain English: Licensed Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) / Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD)	State: NM \| License: DD1270 \| Primary Taxonomy: Yes

HOWARD M ACHEN, DDS (NPI #1063515229)