Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Christopher Steven Kaplafka, D.M.D.
Prosthodontics in Bethesda, MD · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1497729420
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Christopher Steven Kaplafka
Credential D.M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 8955 Wood Rd, Bethesda, MD, 20889
Phone (301) 295-0064
Enumeration date Feb 15, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 15, 2025
Taxonomy & licenses
DMD · Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry: A licensed dentist; DMD and DDS are equivalent dental degrees.
About the DMD credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Christopher Kaplafka?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Christopher Kaplafka is 1497729420, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Christopher Kaplafka practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Bethesda, MD. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-07-15.