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DOUGLAS HOWARD CHIN
NPI 1578626271
Plastic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand in Oakland, CA

Active since December 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80 GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 810, OAKLAND, CA 94612(510) 451-6950(510) 451-0785 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Douglas Howard Chin NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DOUGLAS HOWARD CHIN (NPI 1578626271) is an individual surgery of the hand provider in Oakland, California, licensed in California (G85671) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578626271
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2082S0105X
Provider Legal NameDOUGLAS HOWARD CHIN
Location Address80 GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 810Oakland, CA 94612-3729
Mailing Address80 Grand Avenue, Suite 810Oakland, CA 94612-3729 · (510) 451-6950 · Fax (510) 451-0785
Phone(510) 451-6950
Fax(510) 451-0785
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateDecember 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 2024
NPPES CertifiedNovember 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1578626271 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic Surgery · Surgery of the HandAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2082S0105X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G85671
Definition
A plastic surgeon with additional training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X · License G85671 (CA)
Also ListedPlastic SurgeryTaxonomy 208200000X · License G85671 (CA)
Also ListedPlastic Surgery · Plastic Surgery Within the Head and NeckTaxonomy 2082S0099X · License G85671 (CA)
80 GRAND AVENUE, Oakland, CA 94612
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Douglas Chin M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

OtherG85671CA · State Medical License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Douglas Howard Chin is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9931121878
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051220000754
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
23 services15 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94612 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$104.51 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $26.12 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. CYNTHIA A PFEIFF PA-C
Physician Assistant
80 GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 300
OAKLAND, CA 94612
Alameda County (510) 663-7700

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Douglas Chin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Chin is 1578626271. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 18, 2006. The provider is also known as Douglas Chin M.D..

Where is Douglas Chin located?

Douglas Chin practices at 80 Grand Avenue Suite 810, Oakland, CA 94612. The listed phone number is (510) 451-6950.

What is Douglas Chin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery, specializing in Surgery of the Hand, with taxonomy code 2082S0105X.

Is Douglas Chin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas Chin is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Chin was last updated on November 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.