Dennis Eckel, M.D.
Dennis Eckel, M.D. is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Scottsdale, AZ, registered under NPI 1972565695. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
The practice address on file is 5111 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 143, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 17215 | AZ | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician primary |
| 17215 | AZ | Specialist |
This provider holds licence 17215 issued in AZ. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Obstetrics & Gynecology covers
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207V00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207V00000X | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician | 17215 | AZ | primary |
| 174400000X | Specialist | 17215 | AZ |
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 | 1972565695 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Last updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Practice address |
5111 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 143 Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (480) 945-6583 Fax (480) 945-0359 |
| Mailing address |
2424 N WYATT DR STE 260 Tucson, AZ 85712 |
| Other identifiers |
4050100
· Other (AZ) 277584 · Other (AZ) AZ0254060 · Other (AZ) 277584 · Other (AZ) 1Z2040 · Other (AZ) |
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 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
Sum = 65 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 5 · actual last digit = 5
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.