SATBIR SINGH CHHINA MD
NPI 1881707214
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Laredo, TX

NPI Status: Active since August 17, 2006

Contact Information

1710 E SAUNDERS ST
SUITE B-365
LAREDO, TX
ZIP 78041
Phone: (956) 722-4222
Fax: (956) 722-4233

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • CLIA Number: 45D1088630
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 08-28-2026

About SATBIR CHHINA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Satbir Chhina, a pediatrician established in Laredo, Texas with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in neonatal-perinatal medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881707214 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080N0001X with license number L2186 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1881707214
Provider Name
SATBIR SINGH CHHINA MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1710 E SAUNDERS ST SUITE B-365 LAREDO, TX 78041
Location Phone
(956) 722-4222
Location Fax
(956) 722-4233
Mailing Address
1710 E SAUNDERS ST SUITE B 365 LAREDO, TX 78041
Mailing Phone
(956) 722-4222
Mailing Fax
(956) 722-4233
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-17-2006
Last Update Date
07-22-2014
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A pediatrician like Satbir Chhina 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

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

Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2080N0001X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
L2186
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 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 Saver 750 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Standard - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Saver with Four Free PCP Visits - HMO
  • Molina Silver Standard - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) - HMO

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

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
147229202MEDICAID (05)TX 
H46246MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Satbir Chhina 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

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
45D1088630
Facility Type
Physician Office
Certificate Effective Date
August 29, 2024
Certificate Expiration Date
August 28, 2026
Laboratory Director
SATBIR CHHINA MD
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Satbir Chhina to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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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 1881707214, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
4
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 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5 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 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1881707214.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, TOWER B 5TH FLOOR
LAREDO, TX 78041
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 384
LAREDO, TX 78041
Specialist
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE B350
LAREDO, TX 78041
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, STE B675
LAREDO, TX 78041
Internal Medicine
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE B-650
LAREDO, TX 78041
Anesthesiology
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 384
LAREDO, TX 78041
Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, 5TH FLOOR
LAREDO, TX 78041
Internal Medicine
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 675B
LAREDO, TX 78041
Anesthesiology
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 384
LAREDO, TX 78041
Specialist
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE B350
LAREDO, TX 78041
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, STE. B485
LAREDO, TX 78041
Family Medicine
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE B660
LAREDO, TX 78041
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 675B
LAREDO, TX 78041
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 675B
LAREDO, TX 78041
Pediatrics
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE B-440
LAREDO, TX 78041
Surgery
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, B260
LAREDO, TX 78041
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 384
LAREDO, TX 78041
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1710 E SAUNDERS ST
LAREDO, TX 78041
Audiologist
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, B-250
LAREDO, TX 78041
Family Medicine
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, STE B440
LAREDO, TX 78041

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881707214, enumerated as an "individual" on August 17, 2006.

The provider is located at 1710 E SAUNDERS ST SUITE B-365 LAREDO, TX 78041 and the phone number is (956) 722-4222.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080N0001X and a focus in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

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