MR. CHRISTOPHER J FERRARO DC
NPI 1477656346
Chiropractor in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

NPI Status: Active since September 06, 2006

Contact Information

7974 HAVEN AVE
SUITE 100
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
ZIP 91730
Phone: (909) 980-1985
Fax: (909) 481-7151

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 30
  • Chiropractor
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment

About CHRISTOPHER FERRARO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Ferraro, a provider established in Rancho Cucamonga, California with a medical specialization in Chiropractor and more than 30 years of experience. He graduated from Los Angeles College Of Chiropractic in 1996. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1477656346 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number DC24359 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1477656346
Provider Name
MR. CHRISTOPHER J FERRARO DC
Other Name
MR. CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH FERRARO D.C
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
7974 HAVEN AVE SUITE 100 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Location Phone
(909) 980-1985
Location Fax
(909) 481-7151
Mailing Address
7974 HAVEN AVE SUITE 100 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Mailing Phone
(909) 980-1985
Mailing Fax
(909) 481-7151
Medical School Name
LOS ANGELES COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
Graduation Year
1996
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-06-2006
Last Update Date
04-15-2015
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A chiropractor like Christopher Ferraro helps patients with problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Chiropractors use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage health issues such as back and neck pain. Some chiropractors apply procedures like massage therapy, rehabilitative exercise, ultrasound and spinal adjustments and manipulation. A chiropractor focuses on the patients overall health and might refer patients to other healthcare professionals if necessary.

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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

Chiropractor

Taxonomy Code
111N00000X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
DC24359
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Connect 1500 Gold - EPO
  • Connect 6000 Silver - EPO
  • Connect 9800 Bronze - EPO
  • HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
DC24359MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)CAMEDICARE #
DC0243590MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Christopher Ferraro is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

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.

  • PECOS PAC ID: 547270720

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20060502000907

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

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.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions

Chiropractic manipulative treatment focuses on adjusting your spine to improve your body's physical function. In this service, a chiropractor applies controlled force to 1-2 spinal regions. This helps to restore mobility and alleviate discomfort in those areas.

This service was performed 377 times for 59 patients

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions

Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.

This service was performed 36 times for 11 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 1477656346, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
6
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 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 8 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1477656346.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 18 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
7974 HAVEN AVE, SUITE 210
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Internal Medicine
7974 HAVEN AVE, STE 210
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Family Medicine
7974 HAVEN AVE, SUITE 250
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Family Medicine
7974 HAVEN AVE, SUITE 250
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
7974 HAVEN AVE, SUITE 210
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Acupuncturist
7974 HAVEN AVE, SUITE 100
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Family Medicine
7974 HAVEN AVE, SUITE 250
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Pediatrics
7974 HAVEN AVE, STE. 290
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
7974 HAVEN AVE, STE 180
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Chiropractor
7974 HAVEN AVE, SUITE 100
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Chiropractor
7974 HAVEN AVE, SUITE 100
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Pharmacy (Mail Order Pharmacy)
7974 HAVEN AVE, 120
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
7974 HAVEN AVE, STE 200
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Chiropractor
7974 HAVEN AVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
7974 HAVEN AVE, SUITE 215
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Physiological Laboratory
7974 HAVEN AVE, 180
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
7974 HAVEN AVE, #120
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Family Medicine
7974 HAVEN AVE, SUITE 250
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1477656346, enumerated as an "individual" on September 06, 2006.

The provider is located at 7974 HAVEN AVE SUITE 100 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 and the phone number is (909) 980-1985.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

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