WENDY CHAN DPT, LAC, DIPL OM
NPI 1285933804
Acupuncturist in Marina Del Rey, CA
NPI Status: Active since March 22, 2011
Contact Information
4820 LINCOLN BLVD
MARINA DEL REY, CA
ZIP 90292
Phone: (310) 392-7889
- Individual
- Female
- Acupuncturist
About WENDY CHAN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Wendy Chan, a provider established in Marina Del Rey, California with a medical specialization in Acupuncturist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285933804 assigned on March 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 171100000X with license number 19435 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1285933804
- Provider Name
- WENDY CHAN DPT, LAC, DIPL OM
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4820 LINCOLN BLVD MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292
- Location Phone
- (310) 392-7889
- Mailing Address
- 13906 FIJI WAY APT 352 MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292
- Mailing Phone
- (818) 373-9014
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-22-2011
- Last Update Date
- 02-22-2024
- Code Navigator
An acupuncturist like Wendy Chan specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing some diseases using acupuncture needles. Acupuncturists carefully insert and manipulate fine, solid needles at specific points on the skin to achieve therapeutic benefits. Modern medicine explains that acupuncture works by stimulating the nervous system, causing the body to release certain chemicals, including endorphins, in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals assist the body in managing and regulating pain. Other commonly used treatment methods in acupuncture include herbs or mixtures of herbs, and acupressure, which involves massaging acupuncture points instead of using needles.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 13906 Fiji Way Apt 352
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(818) 373-9014 - 349 Richmond St
El Segundo, CA 90245
(646) 926-2848
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
Acupuncturist
- Taxonomy Code
- 171100000X
- Type
- Other Service Providers
- License No.
- 19435
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 171100000X | Other Service Providers | Acupuncturist | 006473 (NY) |
| 2 | 225100000X | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers | Physical Therapist | 0335411 (NY) |
| 3 | 225100000X | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers | Physical Therapist | 37626 (CA) |
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.
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes
Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes
Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes
An evaluation for physical therapy is a 30-minute session where a physical therapist assesses your current physical condition. They'll examine your strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility to identify areas needing improvement. This helps tailor a therapy plan to your specific needs.
This service was performed 19 times for 18 patientsThis therapy involves exercises to boost strength, endurance, flexibility, and range of motion. Each session lasts 15 minutes. The goal is to improve physical function and overall health. It's a safe, beneficial method for enhancing well-being and fitness.
This service was performed 462 times for 50 patientsThis therapy involves using hands-on techniques to help improve your body's movement and function. These techniques may include stretching, resistance exercises, or gentle pressure. Each session lasts 15 minutes and aims to relieve pain, promote healing, and improve your overall health.
This service was performed 441 times for 49 patientsThis service involves training sessions, each lasting 15 minutes, focused on teaching you essential self-care or home management skills. You'll learn techniques to manage your health condition at home, promoting independence and enhancing your quality of life.
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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 1285933804, 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 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 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1285933804, enumerated as an "individual" on March 22, 2011.
The provider is located at 4820 LINCOLN BLVD MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292 and the phone number is (310) 392-7889.
Acupuncturist with taxonomy code 171100000X.
