DR. FRANK K KWONG MD
NPI 1407852148
Pediatrics in Beverly Hills, CA

NPI Status: Active since June 27, 2005

Contact Information

240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD
STE 101
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
ZIP 90211
Phone: (323) 655-8510
Fax: (310) 652-0715

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics

About FRANK KWONG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Frank Kwong, a pediatrician established in Beverly Hills, California with a medical specialization in Pediatrics. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1407852148 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208000000X with license number GH0830 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1407852148
Provider Name
DR. FRANK K KWONG MD
Other Name
DR. FRANK KWONG-FAI KWONG MD
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD STE 101 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Location Phone
(323) 655-8510
Location Fax
(310) 652-0715
Mailing Address
240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD STE 101 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Mailing Phone
(323) 655-8510
Mailing Fax
(310) 652-0715
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-27-2005
Last Update Date
04-28-2009
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A pediatrician like Frank Kwong is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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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

Pediatrics

Taxonomy Code
208000000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
GH0830
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
G40830MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
BJ491ZMEDICARE PIN (08)CA 
B56853MEDICARE 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 1407852148, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1407852148.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 12 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUIT 102
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
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Dermatology
240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUITE 400
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD, 102
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Allergy & Immunology
240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUITE 101
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Clinic/Center
240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUITE 200
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Acupuncturist
240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUITE 104
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUITE 102
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Chiropractor (Rehabilitation)
240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUITE 350
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Physician Assistant (Medical)
240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Specialist
240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUITE 250
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Pharmacy (Clinic Pharmacy)
240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUITE 100
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1407852148, enumerated as an "individual" on June 27, 2005.

The provider is located at 240 S LA CIENEGA BLVD STE 101 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 and the phone number is (323) 655-8510.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

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