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WELLCARE LA MEDICAL GROUP
NPI 1225314107
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Paramount, CA

Active since October 24, 2011CLIA 05D0713358 · Microscopy
16415 S COLORADO AVENUE, SUITE 208, PARAMOUNT, CA 90723(562) 531-0015(562) 531-4856 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 31, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Wellcare La Medical Group NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WELLCARE LA MEDICAL GROUP (NPI 1225314107) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Paramount, California and active in the NPI registry since October 2011. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and lists Richard W Lee, Physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225314107
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameWELLCARE MEDICAL GROUP
Location Address16415 S COLORADO AVENUE, SUITE 208Paramount, CA 90723-5054
Mailing Address16415 S Colorado Avenue, Suite 208Paramount, CA 90723-5054 · (562) 531-0015 · Fax (562) 531-4856
Phone(562) 531-0015
Fax(562) 531-4856
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRichard W LeePhysician · (562) 531-0015
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 31, 2013
✔ NPI 1225314107 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A85452
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
16415 S COLORADO AVENUE, Paramount, CA 90723
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWellcare La Medical Group

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 05D0713358

Wellcare Medical Group · Paramount, CA
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number05D0713358
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorRichard W. Lee
Laboratory Phone(562) 531-0015
Laboratory LocationWellcare Medical Group16415 S Colorado Ave Suite 208, Paramount, CA 90723
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Wellcare Medical Group's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wellcare Medical Group is 1225314107. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2011. The provider is doing business as Wellcare La Medical Group.

Where is Wellcare Medical Group located?

Wellcare Medical Group is located at 16415 S Colorado Avenue Suite 208, Paramount, CA 90723. The listed phone number is (562) 531-0015.

What is Wellcare Medical Group's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Does Wellcare Medical Group hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 05D0713358) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wellcare Medical Group was last updated on January 31, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.