BOONCHOO CHANG M.D., P.C.
NPI 1225158868
Clinic/Center in Dowagiac, MI

NPI Status: Active since March 29, 2007

Contact Information

417 W HIGH ST
DOWAGIAC, MI
ZIP 49047
Phone: (269) 782-7150
Fax: (269) 782-7020

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About BOONCHOO CHANG M.D., P.C.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Boonchoo Chang M.d., P.c., a provider established in Dowagiac, Michigan operating as a Clinic/center. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1225158868 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261Q00000X with license number BC031400 (MI). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Boonchoo Chang M.d. (President)

NPI
1225158868
Provider Name
BOONCHOO CHANG M.D., P.C.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
417 W HIGH ST DOWAGIAC, MI 49047
Location Phone
(269) 782-7150
Location Fax
(269) 782-7020
Mailing Address
417 W HIGH ST DOWAGIAC, MI 49047
Mailing Phone
(269) 782-7150
Mailing Fax
(269) 782-7020
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
03-29-2007
Last Update Date
12-20-2007
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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

Clinic/Center

Taxonomy Code
261Q00000X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
License No.
BC031400
License State
MI
Taxonomy Description
A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. Clinic/Center is irregularly defined, sometimes being limited to organizations serving specialized treatment requirements or distinct patient/client groups (e.g., radiology, poor, and public health).

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. BOONCHOO CHANG M.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(269) 782-7150

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
23-3905MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MIRURAL HEALTH MEDICARE
E21165MEDICARE UPIN (02)MI 
1093701MEDICAID (05)MI 
0141181MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MIMEDICARE

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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 1225158868, 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
8
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 2 → 4 1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1225158868.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
417 W HIGH ST
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
417 W HIGH ST
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1225158868, enumerated as an "organization" on March 29, 2007.

The provider is located at 417 W HIGH ST DOWAGIAC, MI 49047 and the phone number is (269) 782-7150.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261Q00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.