JOSEPH Y. BAO M. D.
NPI 1972566222
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM in Norwalk, CA

NPI Status: Active since April 08, 2006

Contact Information

13132 STUDEBAKER RD
SUITE 7A
NORWALK, CA
ZIP 90650
Phone: (562) 868-3800
Fax: (562) 868-3839

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM

About JOSEPH BAO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Bao, a provider established in Norwalk, California with a medical specialization in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Omm. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972566222 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 204D00000X with license number A53209 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1972566222
Provider Name
JOSEPH Y. BAO M. D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
13132 STUDEBAKER RD SUITE 7A NORWALK, CA 90650
Location Phone
(562) 868-3800
Location Fax
(562) 868-3839
Mailing Address
13132 STUDEBAKER RD SUITE 7A NORWALK, CA 90650
Mailing Phone
(562) 868-3800
Mailing Fax
(562) 868-3839
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
04-08-2006
Last Update Date
04-05-2011
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM

Taxonomy Code
204D00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A53209
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
The Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physician directs special attention to the neuromusculoskeletal system and its interaction with other body systems. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine encompasses increased knowledge and understanding of osteopathic principles and practice and heightened technical skills of osteopathic manipulative medicine, and integrates each of these into the management of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
AA532091MEDICAID (05)CA 
A53209MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)CAMEDICARE

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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 1972566222, 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 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.

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1972566222.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Podiatrist
13132 STUDEBAKER RD, SUITE #10
NORWALK, CA 90650
Podiatrist
13132 STUDEBAKER RD, SUITE #10
NORWALK, CA 90650
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
13132 STUDEBAKER RD, SUITE 2
NORWALK, CA 90650
Family Medicine
13132 STUDEBAKER RD, SUITE 1
NORWALK, CA 90650
Family Medicine
13132 STUDEBAKER RD, STE 10
NORWALK, CA 90650
General Acute Care Hospital
13132 STUDEBAKER RD, SUITE 2
NORWALK, CA 90650
Podiatrist
13132 STUDEBAKER RD, SUITE 2
NORWALK, CA 90650
Podiatrist
13132 STUDEBAKER RD, SUITE #2
NORWALK, CA 90650
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
13132 STUDEBAKER RD
NORWALK, CA 90650

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1972566222, enumerated as an "individual" on April 08, 2006.

The provider is located at 13132 STUDEBAKER RD SUITE 7A NORWALK, CA 90650 and the phone number is (562) 868-3800.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM with taxonomy code 204D00000X.

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