JAMES NHIAKAO VANG D.P.M.
NPI 1508949348
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Saint Paul, MN

NPI Status: Active since October 23, 2006

Contact Information

225 UNIVERSITY AVE W
STE 126
SAINT PAUL, MN
ZIP 55103
Phone: (651) 290-2000
Fax: (651) 290-2121

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Podiatrist
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JAMES VANG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Vang, a provider established in Saint Paul, Minnesota with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in foot & ankle surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508949348 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213ES0103X with license number 656 (MN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1508949348
Provider Name
JAMES NHIAKAO VANG D.P.M.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
225 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 126 SAINT PAUL, MN 55103
Location Phone
(651) 290-2000
Location Fax
(651) 290-2121
Mailing Address
225 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 126 SAINT PAUL, MN 55103
Mailing Phone
(651) 290-2000
Mailing Fax
(651) 290-2121
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-23-2006
Last Update Date
03-06-2019
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Secondary Locations

  • 1030 Payne Avenue
    St. Paul, MN 55130
    (651) 774-2020

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

Podiatrist Foot & Ankle Surgery

Taxonomy Code
213ES0103X
Type
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
License No.
656
License State
MN

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - HMO

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.

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
054942800MEDICAID (05)MN 
79140OTHER (01)MNHEALTH PARTNERS
167471OTHER (01)MNUCARE
423601029964OTHER (01)MNPREFERRED ONE
2700242OTHER (01)MNMEDICA
149R4FOOTHER (01)MNBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

James Vang 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) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

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: No

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Orthotic Devices

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, 'ucb' type, berkeley shell, each (HCPCS:L3000)

    1 DME suppliers used 29 Medicare Claims 58 Services Paid

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

This service was performed 84 times for 74 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 1508949348, 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 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
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
3
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 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 8 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1508949348.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
225 UNIVERSITY AVE W, SUITE 122
SAINT PAUL, MN 55103
Dentist
225 UNIVERSITY AVE W, SUITE 124
SAINT PAUL, MN 55103
Chiropractor
225 UNIVERSITY AVE W, STE 121A
SAINT PAUL, MN 55103
Chiropractor
225 UNIVERSITY AVE W, SUITE 121A
SAINT PAUL, MN 55103
Dentist
225 UNIVERSITY AVE W, SUITE 124
SAINT PAUL, MN 55103

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508949348, enumerated as an "individual" on October 23, 2006.

The provider is located at 225 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 126 SAINT PAUL, MN 55103 and the phone number is (651) 290-2000.

Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213ES0103X and a focus in Foot & Ankle Surgery.

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