JOHN H. KUWATA M.D.
NPI 1285643536
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Torrance, CA

NPI Status: Active since August 05, 2006

Contact Information

3475 TORRANCE BLVD
SUITE A
TORRANCE, CA
ZIP 90503
Phone: (310) 370-3568
Fax: (310) 318-9188

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

About JOHN KUWATA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Kuwata, an internist established in Torrance, California with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in interventional cardiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285643536 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RI0011X with license number G45855 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1285643536
Provider Name
JOHN H. KUWATA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3475 TORRANCE BLVD SUITE A TORRANCE, CA 90503
Location Phone
(310) 370-3568
Location Fax
(310) 318-9188
Mailing Address
3475 TORRANCE BLVD SUITE A TORRANCE, CA 90503
Mailing Phone
(310) 370-3568
Mailing Fax
(310) 318-9188
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-05-2006
Last Update Date
09-11-2025
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An internist like John Kuwata 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

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Classification

Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology

Taxonomy Code
207RI0011X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
G45855
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207RC0000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease

G45855 (CA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00G458550MEDICAID (05)CA 
00G458550OTHER (01)CABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

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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 1285643536, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 6 + 5 + 6 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1285643536.

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TORRANCE, CA 90503
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Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
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Surgery
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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Family Medicine
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
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Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
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TORRANCE, CA 90503
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
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Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
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Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1285643536, enumerated as an "individual" on August 05, 2006.

The provider is located at 3475 TORRANCE BLVD SUITE A TORRANCE, CA 90503 and the phone number is (310) 370-3568.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RI0011X and a focus in Interventional Cardiology.

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