VALLEY LASER SURGERY CENTER, INC.
NPI 1669540118
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Stockton, CA
NPI Status: Active since December 01, 2006
Contact Information
36 W YOKUTS AVE
SUITE 3
STOCKTON, CA
ZIP 95207
Phone: (209) 952-1189
Fax: (209) 952-1174
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Ambulatory Surgical
- CLIA Number: 05D0980919
- CLIA Cert. Type: Other
- CLIA Exp. Date: 12-06-2026
About VALLEY LASER SURGERY CENTER, INC.
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Valley Laser Surgery Center, Inc., a provider established in Stockton, California operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669540118 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 17 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Valley Laser Surgery Center, Inc.. The authorized official of this NPI record is Stevens Young Jun Kim M.d. (Secretary And Treasurer)
- NPI
- 1669540118
- Provider Legal Name
- STEVENS KIM MD AND STEPHEN LIN MD MEDICAL GROUP INC
- Other Organization Name
- VALLEY LASER SURGERY CENTER, INC.
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 36 W YOKUTS AVE SUITE 3 STOCKTON, CA 95207
- Location Phone
- (209) 952-1189
- Location Fax
- (209) 952-1174
- Mailing Address
- 36 W YOKUTS AVE SUITE 3 STOCKTON, CA 95207
- Mailing Phone
- (209) 952-1189
- Mailing Fax
- (209) 952-1174
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 12-01-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-30-2009
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QA1903X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 261QS0132X | Ambulatory Health Care Facilities | Clinic/Center | G76813 (CA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ31851Z | MEDICARE PIN (08) | CA |
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.
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft
Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
Incision to improve eye fluid flow
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis
This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.
This service was performed 56 times for 43 patientsThis procedure involves creating a new pathway for fluid to flow out of your eye using a tissue graft. It helps to lower eye pressure and prevent damage to your optic nerve, improving eye health and vision.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsThis is a two-part eye procedure. First, a cloudy lens (cataract) is removed from its outer layer and replaced with an artificial lens to improve vision. Second, a drainage device is inserted into the front part of the eye to manage fluid levels, preventing pressure build-up.
This service was performed 44 times for 31 patientsThis procedure, known as a trabeculectomy, involves creating a small opening in the eye to improve fluid flow. This can help lower eye pressure in conditions like glaucoma. It's a common, safe procedure to protect your eye health.
This service was performed 15 times for 11 patientsThis is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
This service was performed 698 times for 444 patientsThis procedure, also known as upper eyelid surgery, is performed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper eyelid. It can help improve vision if heavy eyelids hinder it, and can also enhance the appearance of the eyes. It's a common, safe procedure.
This service was performed 96 times for 48 patientsThis procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.
This service was performed 113 times for 98 patientsThis procedure involves adjusting the muscle in your upper eyelid to correct drooping or paralysis. The muscle may be shortened or advanced to help lift the eyelid to a better position. This can improve vision and give a more alert appearance. It's typically an outpatient procedure.
This service was performed 49 times for 28 patientsCLIA 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
- 05D0980919
- Facility Type
- Other
- Certificate Effective Date
- December 07, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- December 06, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- STEVENS Y. KIM
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Valley Laser Surgery Center, Inc. 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 1669540118, 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 52. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 52 = 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.
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 52 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669540118, enumerated as an "organization" on December 01, 2006.
The provider is located at 36 W YOKUTS AVE SUITE 3 STOCKTON, CA 95207 and the phone number is (209) 952-1189.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
