DOUGLAS J CHIEFFE MD
NPI 1720511363
Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology in Tacoma, WA
NPI Status: Active since April 11, 2017
Contact Information
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY STE 304
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98405
Phone: (253) 403-7777
Fax: (253) 864-2813
- Individual
- Male
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About DOUGLAS CHIEFFE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Douglas Chieffe, a provider established in Tacoma, Washington with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology, focusing in pediatric otolaryngology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1720511363 assigned on April 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207YP0228X with license number MD61392027 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1720511363
- Provider Name
- DOUGLAS J CHIEFFE MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY STE 304 TACOMA, WA 98405
- Location Phone
- (253) 403-7777
- Location Fax
- (253) 864-2813
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 5299 MS: 820-5-PCO TACOMA, WA 98415
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-11-2017
- Last Update Date
- 01-05-2024
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 243 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3654
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 Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207YP0228X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD61392027
- License State
- WA
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.
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 | 390200000X | Student, Health Care | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | 291924 (MA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
- HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
- HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Douglas Chieffe 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
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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 1720511363, 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 47. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 47 = 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.
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 47 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1720511363, enumerated as an "individual" on April 11, 2017.
The provider is located at 316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY STE 304 TACOMA, WA 98405 and the phone number is (253) 403-7777.
Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207YP0228X and a focus in Pediatric Otolaryngology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
