HEI JIN CHUNG,M.D.,P.C.
NPI 1447313804
Surgery in Phillipsburg, NJ

NPI Status: Active since December 18, 2006

Contact Information

601 COVENTRY DR
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ
ZIP 08865
Phone: (908) 859-5676
Fax: (908) 859-2576

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  • Organization
  • Surgery
  • CLIA Number: 31D2143647
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 02-01-2028

About HEI JIN CHUNG,M.D.,P.C.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Hei Jin Chung,m.d.,p.c., a provider established in Phillipsburg, New Jersey operating as a Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1447313804 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number MA072934 (NJ). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 15 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 Mrs. Andrea Dean (Office Manager)

NPI
1447313804
Provider Name
HEI JIN CHUNG,M.D.,P.C.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
601 COVENTRY DR PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
Location Phone
(908) 859-5676
Location Fax
(908) 859-2576
Mailing Address
601 COVENTRY DR PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
Mailing Phone
(908) 859-5676
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
12-18-2006
Last Update Date
11-30-2011
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A surgeon like Hei Jin Chung,m.d.,p.c. treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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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

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MA072934
License State
NJ
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X MULTIPLE 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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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

MRS. ANDREA DEAN

Authorized Official Title
OFFICE MANAGER
Authorized Official Phone
(908) 859-5676

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
G97427MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
8938105MEDICAID (05)NJ 
057202MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NJ 

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
31D2143647
Facility Type
Physician Office
Certificate Effective Date
February 02, 2026
Certificate Expiration Date
February 01, 2028
Laboratory Director
HEI JIN CHUNG
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Hei Jin Chung,m.d.,p.c. to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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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 1447313804, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
4
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 4 → 8 3 → 6 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 + 8 + 7 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 0 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1447313804.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Specialist
601 COVENTRY DR
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1447313804, enumerated as an "organization" on December 18, 2006.

The provider is located at 601 COVENTRY DR PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 and the phone number is (908) 859-5676.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

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