MR. MELVIN KAORU AKAZAWA MD
NPI 1356536015
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Mission Viejo, CA

NPI Status: Active since September 06, 2007

Contact Information

26732 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY
SUITE 381
MISSION VIEJO, CA
ZIP 92691
Phone: (949) 364-2150
Fax: (949) 364-1003

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

About MELVIN AKAZAWA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melvin Akazawa, a provider established in Mission Viejo, California with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in plastic and reconstructive surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1356536015 assigned on September 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0122X with license number A26740 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1356536015
Provider Name
MR. MELVIN KAORU AKAZAWA MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
26732 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 381 MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691
Location Phone
(949) 364-2150
Location Fax
(949) 364-1003
Mailing Address
26732 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 381 MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691
Mailing Phone
(949) 364-2150
Mailing Fax
(949) 364-1003
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-06-2007
Last Update Date
09-06-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Surgery Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Taxonomy Code
2086S0122X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A26740
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A83430MEDICARE 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 1356536015, we treat the final digit (5) 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 45. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 45 = 5).

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
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
5
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 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 24 = 45

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

The next multiple of ten after 45 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 45 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1356536015.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Neurological Surgery
26732 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY, SUITE #541
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1356536015, enumerated as an "individual" on September 06, 2007.

The provider is located at 26732 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 381 MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691 and the phone number is (949) 364-2150.

Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0122X and a focus in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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