WEI W. KWOK M.D. – NPI #1861430902
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Anesthesiology

WEI KWOK is an anesthesiologist located in FULLERTON, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861430902 to WEI KWOK on June 02, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207LP2900X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Dec 22, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for WEI KWOK below.

NPI Profile for
WEI W. KWOK

NPI Number
1861430902
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WEI W. KWOK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
150 LAGUNA RD STE A
FULLERTON, CA 92835-3614
Phone: (714) 525-8822 Fax: (714) 525-5193
1 Other location(s):
15785 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 330
Irvine, CA 92618-3178
Phone: (714) 525-8822
Fax: (714) 525-5193
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 22, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207LP2900X
- Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine (Primary)		 CA A90368
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology		 CA A90368

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WEI KWOK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PLACENTIA LINDA HOSPITAL
      1301 N ROSE DRIVE
      PLACENTIA, CA 92870
    • PROVIDENCE ST. JUDE MEDICAL CENTER
      101 E VALENCIA MESA DRIVE
      FULLERTON, CA 92835
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • LORIAN HEALTH
      7888 MISSION GROVE PKWY S, STE 140
      RIVERSIDE, CA 92508

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