DR. ALEX HSU MD
NPI 1265499719
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Lakewood, CA
NPI Status: Active since April 27, 2006
Contact Information
3300 E SOUTH ST
LAKEWOOD, CA
ZIP 90805
Phone: (562) 630-7279
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
About ALEX HSU
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alex Hsu, an internist established in Lakewood, California with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1265499719 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number 39749 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1265499719
- Provider Name
- DR. ALEX HSU MD
- Other Name
- DR. MAUNG MYA
- Other Name Type
- Former Name (1)
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 3300 E SOUTH ST LAKEWOOD, CA 90805
- Location Phone
- (562) 630-7279
- Mailing Address
- 3300 E SOUTH ST LAKEWOOD, CA 90805
- Mailing Phone
- (562) 630-7279
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-27-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-26-2011
- Code Navigator
An internist like Alex Hsu 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 Nephrology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RN0300X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 39749
- License State
- TN
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3330948 | MEDICAID (05) | TN | |
| 3330948 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | ||
| I31456 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) |
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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 1265499719, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).
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 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1265499719, enumerated as an "individual" on April 27, 2006.
The provider is located at 3300 E SOUTH ST LAKEWOOD, CA 90805 and the phone number is (562) 630-7279.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
