DR. THEODORE CHEN M.D.
NPI 1710187802
Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles, CA
NPI Status: Active since July 18, 2007
Contact Information
4900 W SUNSET BLVD FL 6
LOS ANGELES, CA
ZIP 90027
Phone: (323) 783-6151
- Individual
- Male
- Otolaryngology
- Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
- PECOS Enrolled
About THEODORE CHEN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Theodore Chen, a provider established in Los Angeles, California with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology, focusing in otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710187802 assigned on July 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207YX0905X with license number A80482 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1710187802
- Provider Name
- DR. THEODORE CHEN M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4900 W SUNSET BLVD FL 6 LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
- Location Phone
- (323) 783-6151
- Mailing Address
- 4900 W SUNSET BLVD FL 6 LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 07-18-2007
- Last Update Date
- 12-06-2021
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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
Otolaryngology Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 207YX0905X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- A80482
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Theodore Chen 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
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.
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision
Melanoma excision is a procedure where a surgeon removes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and some surrounding healthy tissue. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area. The goal is to completely remove the cancer and prevent its spread. Healing time varies.
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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 1710187802, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).
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 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710187802, enumerated as an "individual" on July 18, 2007.
The provider is located at 4900 W SUNSET BLVD FL 6 LOS ANGELES, CA 90027 and the phone number is (323) 783-6151.
Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207YX0905X and a focus in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery.
