ALVIN KWOK M.D., M.P.H. – NPI #1275695546
Plastic Surgery

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Plastic Surgery

ALVIN KWOK is a plastic surgeon located in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275695546 to ALVIN KWOK on December 14, 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 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Nov 17, 2021. 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 ALVIN KWOK below.

NPI Profile for
ALVIN KWOK

NPI Number
1275695546
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALVIN KWOK
Credentials
M.D., M.P.H.
Primary location
30 N 1900 E # 3B400
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Phone: (801) 581-7719 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 17, 2021

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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
208200000X
- Plastic Surgery (Primary)		 UT 8601785-1205
208600000X
- Surgery		 MA 228958

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
50 N MEDICAL DR,
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2006
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
ALVIN KWOK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
      50 NORTH MEDICAL DRIVE
      SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132

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