CHEN SKIN AND CANCER SURGERY, P.A.
NPI 1427455377
Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery in Houston, TX
NPI Status: Active since November 20, 2014
Contact Information
7777 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 748
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77074
Phone: (832) 356-3872
Fax: (888) 381-4541
- Organization
- Dermatology
- MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
- CLIA Number: 45D2089649
- CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
- CLIA Exp. Date: 02-15-2027
About CHEN SKIN AND CANCER SURGERY, P.A.
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Chen Skin And Cancer Surgery, P.a., a provider established in Houston, Texas operating as a Dermatology, focusing in mohs-micrographic surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1427455377 assigned on November 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ND0101X with license number M7107 (TX). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Teris Minsue Chen Md (Owner)
- NPI
- 1427455377
- Provider Name
- CHEN SKIN AND CANCER SURGERY, P.A.
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 7777 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 748 HOUSTON, TX 77074
- Location Phone
- (832) 356-3872
- Location Fax
- (888) 381-4541
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 128 BELLAIRE, TX 77402
- Mailing Phone
- (281) 833-3330
- Mailing Fax
- (888) 381-4541
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-20-2014
- Last Update Date
- 05-20-2022
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Dermatology MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 207ND0101X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- M7107
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.
Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP
This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9354337 | OTHER (01) | TX | AETNA |
| 00002994669012 | OTHER (01) | TX | UHC |
| 537827467 | OTHER (01) | TX | TRICARE |
| 00L0L1 | OTHER (01) | TX | BCBS TX |
| 3651205 | OTHER (01) | TX | CIGNA |
CLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 45D2089649
- Facility Type
- Physician Office
- Certificate Effective Date
- February 16, 2025
- Certificate Expiration Date
- February 15, 2027
- Laboratory Director
- TERIS M. CHEN
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Chen Skin And Cancer Surgery, P.a. after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements. This type of certificate is issued to laboratories that perform nonwaived (moderate and/or high complexity) testing.
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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 1427455377, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).
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 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1427455377, enumerated as an "organization" on November 20, 2014.
The provider is located at 7777 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 748 HOUSTON, TX 77074 and the phone number is (832) 356-3872.
Dermatology with taxonomy code 207ND0101X and a focus in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
