CHARLES LANKS M.D.
NPI 1912199712
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Torrance, CA
NPI Status: Active since August 15, 2007
Contact Information
1000 W. CARSON ST.
TORRANCE, CA
ZIP 90509
Phone: (310) 222-2409
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About CHARLES LANKS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Charles Lanks, an internist established in Torrance, California with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in critical care medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1912199712 assigned on August 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RC0200X with license number A107284 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1912199712
- Provider Name
- CHARLES LANKS M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1000 W. CARSON ST. TORRANCE, CA 90509
- Location Phone
- (310) 222-2409
- Mailing Address
- 1000 W. CARSON ST. BOX 400 TORRANCE, CA 90509
- Mailing Phone
- (310) 222-2409
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-15-2007
- Last Update Date
- 04-08-2025
- Code Navigator
An internist like Charles Lanks is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, 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
Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RC0200X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- A107284
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207RP1001X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | A107284 (CA) |
| 2 | 390200000X | Student, Health Care | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Charles Lanks 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
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 90509 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $142.39
- Minimum New Patient Price $62.96
- Maximum New Patient Price $187.6
- Average New Patient Copayment $35.59
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.74
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $46.9
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $109.96
- Minimum Established Patient Price $20.84
- Maximum Established Patient Price $153.61
- Average Established Patient Copayment $27.49
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.21
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.4
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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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 1912199712, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1912199712, enumerated as an "individual" on August 15, 2007.
The provider is located at 1000 W. CARSON ST. TORRANCE, CA 90509 and the phone number is (310) 222-2409.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RC0200X and a focus in Critical Care Medicine.
