Lashunda Collins, DDS
Lashunda Collins, DDS is a provider specialising in Dentist in Miami, FL, registered under NPI 1003657891. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Miami, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Oct 12, 2026. No dedicated parking is recorded within walking distance, so allow extra time to find street parking. The nearest transit stop is 710 ft away, served by Northwest 27th Avenue & Northwest 54th Street.
Getting here and what is nearby
Transit Northwest 27th Avenue & Northwest 58th Street 416 ft ~2 min
Transit Northwest 27th Avenue & Northwest 58th Street 585 ft ~3 min
Transit Northwest 27th Avenue & Northwest 54th Street 710 ft ~3 min
Restaurant Papa John's 777 ft ~3 min
2537 Northwest 54th Street, Miami 33142
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-23:30
Restaurant Mojo Grille 0.21 mi ~5 min
5351 Northwest 27th Avenue, Miami 33142
Gas station Sunflex 0.31 mi ~7 min
Restaurant KFC 0.32 mi ~7 min
6195 Northwest 27th Avenue, Miami 33142
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| DN30687 | FL | Dentist primary |
This provider holds licence DN30687 issued in FL. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Dentist
- PAC ID
- 3274038401
- Enrollment ID
- I20250926002292
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Dentist. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Dentist covers
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 122300000X
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003657891 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Last updated | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | DDS |
| Practice address |
5607 NW 27TH AVE STE 2 Miami, FL 33142 (305) 637-6400 Fax (305) 636-5155 |
| Mailing address |
5607 NW 27TH AVE STE 1 Miami, FL 33142 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 |
Sum = 59 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 1 · actual last digit = 1
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.