MICHAEL W CHEN M.D.
NPI 1003078338
Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica, CA
NPI Status: Active since June 27, 2008
Contact Information
1301 20TH ST
SUITE 570
SANTA MONICA, CA
ZIP 90404
Phone: (310) 315-0171
- Individual
- Male
- Plastic Surgery
- PECOS Enrolled
About MICHAEL CHEN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Chen, a provider established in Santa Monica, California with a medical specialization in Plastic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1003078338 assigned on June 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208200000X with license number A99622 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1003078338
- Provider Name
- MICHAEL W CHEN M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1301 20TH ST SUITE 570 SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
- Location Phone
- (310) 315-0171
- Mailing Address
- 1301 20TH ST SUITE 570 SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
- Mailing Phone
- (310) 315-0171
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-27-2008
- Last Update Date
- 12-14-2021
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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
Plastic Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 208200000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- A99622
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Michael Chen is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision
Melanoma excision is a procedure where a surgeon removes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and some surrounding healthy tissue. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area. The goal is to completely remove the cancer and prevent its spread. Healing time varies.
This service was performed for 54 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 90404 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $96.36
- Minimum New Patient Price $62.96
- Maximum New Patient Price $187.6
- Average New Patient Copayment $24.09
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.74
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $46.9
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $77.96
- Minimum Established Patient Price $20.84
- Maximum Established Patient Price $153.61
- Average Established Patient Copayment $19.49
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.21
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.4
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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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 1003078338, we treat the final digit (8) 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 52. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 52 = 8).
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 52 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 1003078338, enumerated as an "individual" on June 27, 2008.
The provider is located at 1301 20TH ST SUITE 570 SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 and the phone number is (310) 315-0171.
Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.
