MRS. CLARA K CHUNG I MD
NPI 1972575918
Specialist in Birmingham, AL
NPI Status: Active since February 03, 2006
Contact Information
3125 INDEPENDENCE DR
SUITE 210
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35209
Phone: (205) 943-1197
- Individual
- Female
- Specialist
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About CLARA CHUNG
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Clara Chung, a provider established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972575918 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number 16114 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1972575918
- Provider Name
- MRS. CLARA K CHUNG I MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 3125 INDEPENDENCE DR SUITE 210 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
- Location Phone
- (205) 943-1197
- Mailing Address
- 3125 INDEPENDENCE DR SUITE 210 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
- Mailing Phone
- (205) 943-1197
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 02-03-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-02-2011
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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
Specialist
- Taxonomy Code
- 174400000X
- Type
- Other Service Providers
- License No.
- 16114
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| F53114 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 051506519 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | AL | |
| 51537273 | OTHER (01) | AL | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |
| 009982440 | MEDICAID (05) | AL |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Clara Chung 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
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.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 29 times for 19 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | 100% | 31 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine | ||
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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 1972575918, 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.
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 62 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 1972575918, enumerated as an "individual" on February 03, 2006.
The provider is located at 3125 INDEPENDENCE DR SUITE 210 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209 and the phone number is (205) 943-1197.
Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
