JOHN YOUNG CHA M.D.
NPI 1861433518
Surgery - Trauma Surgery in Tampa, FL

NPI Status: Active since June 10, 2006

Contact Information

2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
SURGERY DEPT
TAMPA, FL
ZIP 33606
Phone: (813) 259-0929

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 27
  • Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JOHN CHA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Cha, a provider established in Tampa, Florida with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in trauma surgery and more than 27 years of experience. He graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1999. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1861433518 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0127X with license number ME101899 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1861433518
Provider Name
JOHN YOUNG CHA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR SURGERY DEPT TAMPA, FL 33606
Location Phone
(813) 259-0929
Mailing Address
PO BOX 917770 ORLANDO, FL 32891
Medical School Name
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1999
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-10-2006
Last Update Date
05-13-2025
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Secondary Locations

  • 1 Tampa General Cir
    Tampa, FL 33606
    (813) 974-2201

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

Surgery Trauma Surgery

Taxonomy Code
2086S0127X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
ME101899
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • AvMed Entrust Bronze 600 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Bronze 650 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Expanded Bronze Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold 125 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold 125 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 350 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 350 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 550 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 550 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver Standard (2026) - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Enhanced 3500 - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Enhanced 3500 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Enhanced 3500 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Premier with $0 Medical Deductible - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Premier with $0 Medical Deductible Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Premier with $0 Medical Deductible Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Standard - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Enhanced 895 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Enhanced 895 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Enhanced 895 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Standard - HMO
  • Molina Silver Access - HMO
  • Molina Silver Access Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Access Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
51036OTHER (01)FLBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
000639300MEDICAID (05)FL 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

John Cha 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.

John Cha 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: 840290714

    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: I20081209000352, I20250804001643

    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

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.

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows your doctor to examine your colon (the large intestine). It utilizes a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera on the end, which is inserted through the rectum. This procedure can help identify issues such as polyps, inflammation, or early signs of cancer. It's usually recommended for people over 50 or those with specific risk factors.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 24 times for 22 patients

Hernia repair - groin (open)

Hernia repair in the groin area (open) is a surgical procedure to fix a bulge or protrusion, caused by internal tissues pushing through a weak spot in your abdominal wall. In this operation, a small incision is made in the groin area. The protruding tissue is then placed back into the abdomen, and the weakened area is reinforced with stitches or a mesh.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux

An upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to examine your esophagus and stomach using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope. It helps diagnose conditions like acid reflux by identifying any inflammation or damage. It's generally safe, performed under sedation, and takes about 15-30 minutes.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. John Cha is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL1 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
(813) 844-7000Acute Care Hospitals

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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 1861433518, 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 3 → 6 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1861433518.

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The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
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Advanced Practice Midwife
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TAMPA, FL 33606
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
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TAMPA, FL 33606
Surgery
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, 7TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Neurological Surgery
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, 7TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, STC 5075
TAMPA, FL 33606
Urology
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TAMPA, FL 33606
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, STC 4TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Dietitian, Registered
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, 5TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Nurse Practitioner
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Neurological Surgery
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, 7TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Nurse Practitioner
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, 4TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Physician Assistant
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, STC 2ND FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Pharmacist
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TAMPA, FL 33606
Nurse Practitioner (Perinatal)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, STC 5TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1861433518, enumerated as an "individual" on June 10, 2006.

The provider is located at 2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR SURGERY DEPT TAMPA, FL 33606 and the phone number is (813) 259-0929.

Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0127X and a focus in Trauma Surgery.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: AvMed, Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

John Cha is affiliated with: TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL.