ALBERT KEN CHONG MD
NPI 1700819653
Orthopaedic Surgery in Pomona, CA

NPI Status: Active since July 07, 2006

Contact Information

160 E ARTESIA ST
SUITE # 360
POMONA, CA
ZIP 91767
Phone: (909) 629-4604
Fax: (909) 629-4704

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ALBERT CHONG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Albert Chong, a provider established in Pomona, California with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1700819653 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number A76160 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1700819653
Provider Name
ALBERT KEN CHONG MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
160 E ARTESIA ST SUITE # 360 POMONA, CA 91767
Location Phone
(909) 629-4604
Location Fax
(909) 629-4704
Mailing Address
840 TOWNE CENTER DR CHAPARRAL MEDICAL GROUP POMONA, CA 91767
Mailing Phone
(909) 398-1550
Mailing Fax
(909) 629-4704
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-07-2006
Last Update Date
09-25-2018
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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

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A76160
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Albert Chong 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

  • 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 91767 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 1700819653, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
3
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 8 → 16 → 7 9 → 18 → 9 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1700819653.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Urology
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 220
POMONA, CA 91767
Obstetrics & Gynecology
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 330
POMONA, CA 91767
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 255
POMONA, CA 91767
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 355
POMONA, CA 91767
Internal Medicine
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 225
POMONA, CA 91767
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
160 E ARTESIA ST, 140
POMONA, CA 91767
Dentist (General Practice)
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 125
POMONA, CA 91767
Dentist (General Practice)
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 125
POMONA, CA 91767
Ophthalmology
160 E ARTESIA ST, ST 325
POMONA, CA 91767
Surgery
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 355
POMONA, CA 91767
Internal Medicine
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 310
POMONA, CA 91767
Internal Medicine
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 310
POMONA, CA 91767
Internal Medicine
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 225
POMONA, CA 91767
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 140
POMONA, CA 91767
Neurological Surgery
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 360
POMONA, CA 91767
Specialist
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 355
POMONA, CA 91767
Neurological Surgery
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE # 220
POMONA, CA 91767
Specialist
160 E ARTESIA ST, STE. 120
POMONA, CA 91767
Family Medicine
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 225
POMONA, CA 91767
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
160 E ARTESIA ST, SUITE 220
POMONA, CA 91767

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1700819653, enumerated as an "individual" on July 07, 2006.

The provider is located at 160 E ARTESIA ST SUITE # 360 POMONA, CA 91767 and the phone number is (909) 629-4604.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.