DR. ALICE CHAW TZENG M.D.
NPI 1821025040
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Metuchen, NJ

NPI Status: Active since June 26, 2006

Contact Information

323 MAIN ST STE E
METUCHEN, NJ
ZIP 08840
Phone: (908) 412-0900

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ALICE TZENG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alice Tzeng, a provider established in Metuchen, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821025040 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208100000X with license number 25MA07608400 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1821025040
Provider Name
DR. ALICE CHAW TZENG M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
323 MAIN ST STE E METUCHEN, NJ 08840
Location Phone
(908) 412-0900
Mailing Address
PO BOX 580 METUCHEN, NJ 08840
Mailing Phone
(908) 412-0900
Mailing Fax
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-26-2006
Last Update Date
01-23-2023
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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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Taxonomy Code
208100000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
25MA07608400
License State
NJ
Taxonomy Description
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0033448MEDICAID (05)NJ 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Alice Tzeng 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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height (HCPCS:E0143)

    3 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms (HCPCS:E0163)

    2 DME suppliers used 26 Medicare Claims 26 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms (HCPCS:E0165)

    2 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)

    4 DME suppliers used 184 Medicare Claims 184 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) (HCPCS:E0630)

    3 DME suppliers used 40 Medicare Claims 40 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each (HCPCS:E0971)

    3 DME suppliers used 39 Medicare Claims 78 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Wheelchair accessory, adjustable height, detachable armrest, complete assembly, each (HCPCS:E0973)

    2 DME suppliers used 35 Medicare Claims 70 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds (HCPCS:E1038)

    2 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 18 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    General use wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth (HCPCS:E2601)

    3 DME suppliers used 39 Medicare Claims 39 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)

    3 DME suppliers used 342 Medicare Claims 342 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Standard hemi (low seat) wheelchair (HCPCS:K0002)

    2 DME suppliers used 29 Medicare Claims 29 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Lightweight wheelchair (HCPCS:K0003)

    5 DME suppliers used 172 Medicare Claims 172 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    High strength, lightweight wheelchair (HCPCS:K0004)

    1 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 20 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) (HCPCS:K0195)

    4 DME suppliers used 454 Medicare Claims 454 Services Paid

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.

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

This service was performed 47 times for 37 patients

Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes

An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.

This service was performed 29 times for 29 patients

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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 1821025040, we treat the final digit (0) 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 50. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 50 = 0).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 8 + 24 = 50

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

The next multiple of ten after 50 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 50 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1821025040.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
323 MAIN ST STE E
METUCHEN, NJ 08840

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821025040, enumerated as an "individual" on June 26, 2006.

The provider is located at 323 MAIN ST STE E METUCHEN, NJ 08840 and the phone number is (908) 412-0900.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with taxonomy code 208100000X.

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