DEREK B. CHINN DO – NPI #1932697174
Internal Medicine
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
DEREK CHINN is a physician located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1932697174 to DEREK CHINN on April 24, 2018. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease
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NPI Profile for
DEREK B. CHINN
(more than 8 years ago)
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121-3019 Phone: (800) 926-8273 Fax:
5 Other location(s):
LA Jolla, CA 92037-1300
Phone: (800) 926-8273
LA Jolla, CA 92037-1337
Phone: (800) 926-8273
GME Office Westerly Suite C
Loma Linda, CA 92354-2804
Phone: (909) 558-4074
San Diego, CA 92103-9000
Phone: (800) 926-8273
San Diego, CA 92121-3021
Phone: (800) 926-8273
LOS ANGELES, CA 90074-7326 Phone: (800) 926-8273 Fax:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207RP1001X - Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary) |
CA | 20A17846 |
| 207RC0200X - Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine |
CA | 20A17846 |
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
CA | 20A17846 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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