DR. CHRISTOPHER ARJANG ZAHIRI M.D.
NPI 1679528236
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA

NPI Status: Active since May 23, 2006

Contact Information

50 N LA CIENEGA BLVD
SUITE 100
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
ZIP 90211
Phone: (310) 659-7414
Fax: (310) 659-3773

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 31
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CHRISTOPHER ZAHIRI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Zahiri, a provider established in Beverly Hills, California with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in hand surgery and more than 31 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679528236 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XS0106X with license number A64573 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1679528236
Provider Name
DR. CHRISTOPHER ARJANG ZAHIRI M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
50 N LA CIENEGA BLVD SUITE 100 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Location Phone
(310) 659-7414
Location Fax
(310) 659-3773
Mailing Address
50 N LA CIENEGA BLVD SUITE 100 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Mailing Phone
(310) 659-7414
Mailing Fax
(310) 659-3773
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1995
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-23-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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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

Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207XS0106X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A64573
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon trained 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.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Christopher Zahiri is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.

Christopher Zahiri 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), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406868827

    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: I20060628000235

    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? Maybe

    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.

  • 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: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 90211 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $96.36
  • Minimum New Patient Price $62.96
  • Maximum New Patient Price $187.6
  • Average New Patient Copayment $24.09
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.74
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $46.9

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $77.96
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $20.84
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $153.61
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $19.49
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.21
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.4

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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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 1679528236, 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
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 6 + 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 1679528236.

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Physical Therapist
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Physical Therapist
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Dentist (General Practice)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Internal Medicine
50 N LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUITE 320
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
50 N LA CIENEGA BLVD
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Plastic Surgery
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Chiropractor
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Dentist (General Practice)
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Surgery
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Dentist
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Surgery
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Clinic/Center
50 N LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUITE 204
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Plastic Surgery
50 N LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUITE # 216
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Otolaryngology (Facial Plastic Surgery)
50 N LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUITE 200
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Family Medicine
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
50 N LA CIENEGA BLVD, SUITE 110
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Dentist
50 N LA CIENEGA BLVD, STE. 217
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679528236, enumerated as an "individual" on May 23, 2006.

The provider is located at 50 N LA CIENEGA BLVD SUITE 100 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 and the phone number is (310) 659-7414.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XS0106X and a focus in Hand Surgery.