CATHERINE MARGARET KUZA M.D.
NPI 1407143530
Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine in Los Angeles, CA

NPI Status: Active since July 11, 2011

Contact Information

1500 SAN PABLO ST
LOS ANGELES, CA
ZIP 90033
Phone: (323) 442-7400

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Anesthesiology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CATHERINE KUZA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Catherine Kuza, a provider established in Los Angeles, California with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in critical care medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1407143530 assigned on July 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LC0200X with license number A140191 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1407143530
Provider Name
CATHERINE MARGARET KUZA M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1500 SAN PABLO ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Location Phone
(323) 442-7400
Mailing Address
PO BOX 31309 LOS ANGELES, CA 90031
Mailing Phone
(323) 442-7400
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-11-2011
Last Update Date
11-27-2023
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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

Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207LC0200X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A140191
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Catherine Kuza 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

  • 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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

This service was performed 104 times for 68 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 111 times for 59 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

This service was performed 23 times for 22 patients

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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 1407143530, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

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
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
0
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 0 → 0 1 → 2 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 + 4 + 0 + 7 + 2 + 4 + 6 + 5 + 6 + 24 = 60

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

The next multiple of ten after 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1407143530.

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Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
1500 SAN PABLO ST
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Dietitian, Registered
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Dietitian, Registered
1500 SAN PABLO ST
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Anesthesiology
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LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
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Anesthesiology
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LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
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LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Anesthesiology
1500 SAN PABLO ST, USC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 SAN PABLO ST, USC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 SAN PABLO ST, USC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 SAN PABLO ST, USC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 SAN PABLO ST, USC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Anesthesiology
1500 SAN PABLO ST, USC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 SAN PABLO ST, USC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 SAN PABLO ST, USC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1500 SAN PABLO ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1500 SAN PABLO ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1407143530, enumerated as an "individual" on July 11, 2011.

The provider is located at 1500 SAN PABLO ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90033 and the phone number is (323) 442-7400.

Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LC0200X and a focus in Critical Care Medicine.