ALISON T MATSUNAGA MD
NPI 1770655078
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Oakland, CA

NPI Status: Active since November 14, 2006

Contact Information

747 52ND STREET
OAKLAND, CA
ZIP 94609
Phone: (510) 428-3372
Fax: (510) 601-3916

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 41
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ALISON MATSUNAGA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alison Matsunaga, a pediatrician established in Oakland, California with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric hematology-oncology and more than 41 years of experience. She graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1986. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770655078 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0207X with license number G63127 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1770655078
Provider Name
ALISON T MATSUNAGA MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
747 52ND STREET OAKLAND, CA 94609
Location Phone
(510) 428-3372
Location Fax
(510) 601-3916
Mailing Address
5528 PACHECO BLVD #A PACHECO, CA 94553
Mailing Phone
(925) 363-8170
Mailing Fax
(510) 601-3916
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1986
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-14-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A pediatrician like Alison Matsunaga is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Taxonomy Code
2080P0207X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
G63127
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00G631270MEDICAID (05)CA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Alison Matsunaga is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Alison Matsunaga 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557354156

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040407001695

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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 1770655078, we treat the final digit (8) 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 52. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 52 = 8).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
8
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 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 52

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

The next multiple of ten after 52 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 52 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1770655078.

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Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
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Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
747 52ND STREET, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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Rehabilitation Practitioner
747 52ND STREET, CHO REHABILITATION
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Specialist
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Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
747 52ND STREET
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Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
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Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
747 52ND STREET
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
747 52ND STREET
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
747 52ND STREET
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Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
747 52ND STREET
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
747 52ND STREET
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
747 52ND STREET
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
747 52ND STREET
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Social Worker (Clinical)
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
747 52ND STREET, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RESEARCH CENTER OAKLAND
OAKLAND, CA 94609
General Acute Care Hospital (Children)
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OAKLAND, CA 94609
Social Worker
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Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Pediatric)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770655078, enumerated as an "individual" on November 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 747 52ND STREET OAKLAND, CA 94609 and the phone number is (510) 428-3372.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0207X and a focus in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.