DR. CHARLES A FORSCHER MD
NPI 1235239088
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Los Angeles, CA

NPI Status: Active since September 22, 2006

Contact Information

8700 BEVERLY BLVD
OCC
LOS ANGELES, CA
ZIP 90048
Phone: (310) 423-8045
Fax: (310) 659-3928

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Hematology & Oncology

About CHARLES FORSCHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Charles Forscher, an internist established in Los Angeles, California with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hematology & oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1235239088 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0003X with license number G73332 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1235239088
Provider Name
DR. CHARLES A FORSCHER MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
8700 BEVERLY BLVD OCC LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Location Phone
(310) 423-8045
Location Fax
(310) 659-3928
Mailing Address
PO BOX 512717 LOS ANGELES, CA 90051
Mailing Fax
(310) 659-3928
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-22-2006
Last Update Date
11-28-2018
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An internist like Charles Forscher is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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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

Internal Medicine Hematology & Oncology

Taxonomy Code
207RH0003X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
G73332
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

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, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 147 times for 64 patients

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes

This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.

This service was performed 18 times for 12 patients

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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 1235239088, 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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
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 3 → 6 2 → 4 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 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 1235239088.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235239088, enumerated as an "individual" on September 22, 2006.

The provider is located at 8700 BEVERLY BLVD OCC LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 and the phone number is (310) 423-8045.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0003X and a focus in Hematology & Oncology.