DR. MELVIN TIN-CHUN LA MD
NPI 1730507690
Anesthesiology in San Francisco, CA

Q: What is Melvin La's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin La is 1730507690. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2014.

Q: What is Melvin La's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin La was last updated on August 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 28, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1101 VAN NESS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109(415) 440-2972 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 22, 2022, Jul 15, 2019, Mar 12, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Melvin Tin-chun La Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MELVIN TIN-CHUN LA MD (NPI 1730507690) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A161073) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in San Francisco, and is a graduate of University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730507690

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELVIN TIN-CHUN LACredential: MD

Location Address1101 VAN NESS AVESan Francisco, CA 94109-6919

Mailing AddressPo Box 590249San Francisco, CA 94159-0249 · (626) 346-9133

Phone(415) 440-2972

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2023

✔ NPI 1730507690 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A161073

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

1101 VAN NESS AVE, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1500 Parnassus Ave, 4th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94143 · Phone (415) 476-9035 · Fax (415) 476-9516

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melvin Tin-chun La Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2365780723

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190808002979

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

18 services17 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

11 services11 patients

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