DR. NISHA CHELLAM VEDAMUTHU M.D.
NPI 1689685927
Internal Medicine in West Hollywood, CA

NPI Status: Active since August 11, 2006

Contact Information

8550 SANTA MONICA BLVD FL 2
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
ZIP 90069
Phone: (909) 962-1260

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Secondary Locations
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Physician Visit Costs
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Female
Internal Medicine
PECOS Enrolled
Opted-Out Medicare

About NISHA CHELLAM VEDAMUTHU

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Nisha Chellam Vedamuthu, an internist established in West Hollywood, California with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689685927 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 4301061862 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI: 1689685927
Provider Name: DR. NISHA CHELLAM VEDAMUTHU M.D.
Gender: Female
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 8550 SANTA MONICA BLVD FL 2 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
Location Phone: (909) 962-1260
Mailing Address: 8550 SANTA MONICA BLVD FL 2 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
Mailing Phone: (909) 962-1260
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 08-11-2006
Last Update Date: 02-22-2023
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An internist like Nisha Chellam Vedamuthu is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Nisha Chellam Vedamuthu opted out of Medicare effective on 01-01-2018 until 01-01-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.

Location Map

Secondary Locations

336 W 1st St Ste 113
Flint, MI 48502
(833) 447-2775
1344 Cove Road
Welrton, WV 26062
(833) 447-2775
14205 SE 36th St Ste 100
Bellevue, WA 98006
(833) 447-2775
9900 Spectrum Dr
Austin, TX 78717
(833) 447-2775
1709 N 19th St Ste 3
Bismarck, ND 58501
(833) 447-2775
6135 Park South Dr Ste 510
Charlotte, NC 28210
(833) 447-2775
7014 13th Ave Ste 202
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(833) 447-2775
6959 Golden Ring Rd
Rosedale, MD 21237
(833) 447-2775
500 N Michigan Ave Ste 536
Chicago, IL 60611
(833) 447-2775
5575 S Semoran Blvd Ste 36
Orlando, FL 32822
(833) 447-2775
17470 N Pacesetter Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(833) 447-2775
600 Boulevard South SW Ste 104J
Huntsville, AL 35802
(833) 447-2775
300 N Dakota Ave Ste 116
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(833) 447-2775
1215 24th St W Ste 125
Billings, MT 59102
(833) 447-2775

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: Internal Medicine
Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: 4301061862
License State: MI
Taxonomy Description: A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Nisha Chellam Vedamuthu 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
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 01-01-2018
Opt-Out End Date: 01-01-2026
Eligible to Order and Refer? 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: 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 90069 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

Average New Patient Price $142.39
Minimum New Patient Price $62.96
Maximum New Patient Price $187.6

Average New Patient Copayment $35.59
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 99214

Average Established Patient Price $109.96
Minimum Established Patient Price $20.84
Maximum Established Patient Price $153.61

Average Established Patient Copayment $27.49
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.

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 1689685927, we treat the final digit (7) 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).

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

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 4

Check

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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 4 + 24 = 73

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

The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 73 = 7

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1689685927.