DR. ALBERT CHIH-HSIN HSU M.D.
NPI 1265766364
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Torrance, CA
NPI Status: Active since September 23, 2009
Contact Information
1000 WEST CARSON STREET
BOX 422
TORRANCE, CA
ZIP 90509
Phone: (310) 222-2718
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 17
- Student in an Organized Health Care Educ...
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About ALBERT HSU
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Albert Hsu, a primary care provider established in Torrance, California with a medical specialization in Student In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program and more than 17 years of experience. He graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 2009. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1265766364 assigned on September 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 390200000X. The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1265766364
- Provider Name
- DR. ALBERT CHIH-HSIN HSU M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1000 WEST CARSON STREET BOX 422 TORRANCE, CA 90509
- Location Phone
- (310) 222-2718
- Mailing Address
- 1000 WEST CARSON STREET BOX 422 TORRANCE, CA 90509
- Medical School Name
- MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 2009
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 09-23-2009
- Last Update Date
- 11-10-2021
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Albert Hsu sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, 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
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
- Taxonomy Code
- 390200000X
- Type
- Student, Health Care
- Taxonomy Description
- An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Albert Hsu 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.
Albert Hsu 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: 42439796
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: I20140912000000
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.
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
A hip replacement is a surgical procedure where a worn-out or damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one. This procedure can greatly reduce pain and improve mobility. It's often recommended when other treatments like physical therapy or medications fail to alleviate symptoms.
This service was performed for 36 patientsA knee replacement is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased knee joint is replaced with an artificial one. This can relieve pain and improve mobility. The procedure involves removing damaged parts of the knee and inserting a prosthetic joint. Recovery may take several weeks.
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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 1265766364, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).
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 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 17 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1265766364, enumerated as an "individual" on September 23, 2009.
The provider is located at 1000 WEST CARSON STREET BOX 422 TORRANCE, CA 90509 and the phone number is (310) 222-2718.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program with taxonomy code 390200000X.
