MONICA HUANG PA-C
NPI 1215407770
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Tacoma, WA

NPI Status: Active since November 27, 2018

Contact Information

1724 W UNION AVE STE 100
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98405
Phone: (253) 830-5200
Fax: (537) 521-1602

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 8
  • Physician Assistant
  • Surgical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MONICA HUANG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Monica Huang, a provider established in Tacoma, Washington with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in surgical and more than 8 years of experience. She graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 2018. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1215407770 assigned on November 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AS0400X with license number PA60916742 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1215407770
Provider Name
MONICA HUANG PA-C
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1724 W UNION AVE STE 100 TACOMA, WA 98405
Location Phone
(253) 830-5200
Location Fax
(537) 521-1602
Mailing Address
7308 BRIDGEPORT WAY W STE 201 LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Mailing Phone
(253) 582-7257
Mailing Fax
(537) 521-1602
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2018
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-27-2018
Last Update Date
01-29-2019
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Secondary Locations

  • 7308 Bridgeport Way W Ste 201
    Lakewood, WA 98499
    (253) 582-7257
  • 2727 Hollycroft St Ste 410
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    (253) 358-4002

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

Physician Assistant Surgical

Taxonomy Code
363AS0400X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
PA60916742
License State
WA

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Core Bronze HSA 10600 - EPO
  • Core Bronze HSA 7500 - EPO
  • Core Bronze HSA 8300 - EPO
  • Core Gold 1500 - EPO
  • Core Gold 3000 - EPO
  • Core Silver 3500 - EPO
  • Core Silver 4500 - EPO
  • Core Silver 5000 - EPO
  • Core Silver 7500 - EPO
  • Core Standard Expanded Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Core Standard Gold - EPO
  • Core Standard Silver - EPO
  • PacificSource Oregon Standard Bronze HSA Plan Core - EPO
  • PacificSource Oregon Standard Gold Plan Core - EPO
  • PacificSource Oregon Standard Silver Plan Core - EPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
2118633MEDICAID (05)WA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Monica Huang is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Monica Huang 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224379995

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20190405000848

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 20 times for 12 patients

Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder

Total shoulder prosthetic repair is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged shoulder joint with artificial components. It aims to relieve pain and restore mobility. The procedure involves replacing the ball (humeral head) and socket (glenoid) of the shoulder joint.

This service was performed 18 times for 18 patients

Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope

This procedure, known as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, helps fix tears in the shoulder's rotator cuff. An endoscope, a small camera, is used to view the shoulder inside. Using small tools, the surgeon repairs the torn tissue. This minimally invasive approach often leads to a quicker recovery.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

This service was performed 16 times for 13 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Monica Huang is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL11567 CANTERWOOD BOULEVARD NW
GIG HARBOR, WA 98332
(253) 530-2050Acute Care Hospitals

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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 1215407770, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
0
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

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.

1 → 2 1 → 2 4 → 8 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 60

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1215407770.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1724 W UNION AVE STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1724 W UNION AVE STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1724 W UNION AVE STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98405
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
1724 W UNION AVE STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1724 W UNION AVE STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1724 W UNION AVE STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1724 W UNION AVE STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98405
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1724 W UNION AVE STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98405
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1724 W UNION AVE STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98405

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1215407770, enumerated as an "individual" on November 27, 2018.

The provider is located at 1724 W UNION AVE STE 100 TACOMA, WA 98405 and the phone number is (253) 830-5200.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AS0400X and a focus in Surgical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Monica Huang is affiliated with: ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL.