CAROLINE O EGEKEZE M.D.
NPI 1407873102
Pediatrics in Lynwood, CA

NPI Status: Active since July 17, 2006

Contact Information

3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
SUITE 204
LYNWOOD, CA
ZIP 90262
Phone: (310) 537-1221
Fax: (310) 764-2409

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Pediatrics
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CAROLINE EGEKEZE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Caroline Egekeze, a pediatrician established in Lynwood, California with a medical specialization in Pediatrics. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1407873102 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208000000X with license number A86266 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1407873102
Provider Name
CAROLINE O EGEKEZE M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD SUITE 204 LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Location Phone
(310) 537-1221
Location Fax
(310) 764-2409
Mailing Address
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD SUITE 204 LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Mailing Phone
(310) 537-1221
Mailing Fax
(310) 764-2409
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-17-2006
Last Update Date
12-06-2021
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A pediatrician like Caroline Egekeze 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.
A86266
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.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Caroline Egekeze 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

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 90262 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $96.36
  • Minimum New Patient Price $62.96
  • Maximum New Patient Price $187.6
  • Average New Patient Copayment $24.09
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.74
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $46.9

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $109.96
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $20.84
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $153.61
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $27.49
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.21
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.4

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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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 1407873102, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
2
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 3 → 6 0 → 0

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 + 7 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1407873102.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, SUITE 401
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, SUITE 104
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Nurse Practitioner
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 605
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Nurse Practitioner
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 605
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Specialist
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, SUITE #604
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Psychologist (Clinical)
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, #385
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, SUITE 101
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, SUITE 612
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Social Worker (Clinical)
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, SUITE 550
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Community/Behavioral Health
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, SUITE 500
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
General Practice
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, SUITE 106
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, SUITE 106
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, SUITE 401
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Rehabilitation Practitioner
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, SUITE 500
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Marriage & Family Therapist
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, 550
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Marriage & Family Therapist
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Marriage & Family Therapist
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, SUITE 550
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, #421
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
LYNWOOD, CA 90262

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1407873102, enumerated as an "individual" on July 17, 2006.

The provider is located at 3737 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD SUITE 204 LYNWOOD, CA 90262 and the phone number is (310) 537-1221.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.