DR. RICHARD G. FONG DC, LAC
NPI 1336178839
Acupuncturist in South Pasadena, CA
NPI Status: Active since June 30, 2006
Contact Information
1949 HUNTINGTON DR
SOUTH PASADENA, CA
ZIP 91030
Phone: (626) 799-8855
Fax: (626) 799-1099
- Individual
- Male
- Acupuncturist
About RICHARD FONG
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Fong, a provider established in South Pasadena, California with a medical specialization in Acupuncturist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1336178839 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 171100000X with license number AC3297 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1336178839
- Provider Name
- DR. RICHARD G. FONG DC, LAC
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1949 HUNTINGTON DR SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030
- Location Phone
- (626) 799-8855
- Location Fax
- (626) 799-1099
- Mailing Address
- 1949 HUNTINGTON DR SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030
- Mailing Phone
- (626) 799-8855
- Mailing Fax
- (626) 799-1099
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 06-30-2006
- Last Update Date
- 06-11-2008
- Code Navigator
An acupuncturist like Richard Fong 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
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.
- AC3297
- 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 | 111N00000X | Chiropractic Providers | Chiropractor | 17488 (CA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC17488 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | CA | |
| DC17488A | MEDICARE PIN (08) | CA | |
| T18550 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | CA |
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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 1336178839, 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 1336178839, enumerated as an "individual" on June 30, 2006.
The provider is located at 1949 HUNTINGTON DR SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030 and the phone number is (626) 799-8855.
Acupuncturist with taxonomy code 171100000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
