SUSAN J. LEE CHAR MD – NPI #1942331087
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

SUSAN LEE CHAR is a surgeon located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1942331087 to SUSAN LEE CHAR on March 08, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Feb 21, 2013. 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 SUSAN LEE CHAR below.

NPI Profile for
SUSAN J. LEE CHAR

NPI Number
1942331087
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SUSAN J. LEE CHAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
UCSF DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
513 PARNASSUS AVE., ROOM S321
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143-0001
Phone: (141) 547-6129 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 CA A103548

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
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO 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
SUSAN LEE CHAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER- VAN NESS CAMPUS
      1101 VAN NESS AVENUE
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
    • CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
      601 DUBOCE AVENUE
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117

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