DORTHA T. CHU M.D., INC – NPI #1447526512
Surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
DORTHA T. CHU M.D., INC is a surgeon located in VALENCIA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1447526512 to DORTHA T. CHU M.D., INC on March 22, 2012. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.
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NPI Profile for
DORTHA T. CHU M.D., INC
(more than 14 years ago)
VALENCIA, CA 91355 Phone: (661) 467-2371 Fax: (661) 753-8647
1 Other location(s):
Van Nuys, CA 91405-3625
Phone: (818) 782-4232
Fax: (818) 782-4802
VALENCIA, CA 91354-2041 Phone: (661) 678-3696 Fax: (888) 225-6797
CEO/SURGEON
Phone: (661) 467-2371
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Identifiers for DORTHA T. CHU M.D., INC
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | CA | 0765638 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208600000X - Surgery (Primary) |
CA | A86342 |
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