LI POA M.D. – NPI #1346277605
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

LI POA is a thoracic surgeon located in TORRANCE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1346277605 to LI POA on June 26, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Dec 28, 2018. 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 LI POA below.

NPI Profile for
LI POA

NPI Number
1346277605
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LI POA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
20911 EARL ST STE 245
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Phone: (310) 303-5063 Fax: (310) 371-5351
1 Other location(s):
32 Strawberry Hill Ct
2nd Floor
Stamford, CT 06902-2594
Phone: (203) 276-4400
Fax: (203) 276-4401
Mailing address
8635 W 3RD ST STE 865W
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048-6140
Phone: (310) 854-3566 Fax: (310) 427-6113
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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 CA G76922

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
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FEINBERG MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 1989
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
LI POA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      555 EAST HARDY STREET
      INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
    • ENLOE MEDICAL CENTER
      1531 ESPLANADE
      CHICO, CA 95926
    • GARFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
      525 N GARFIELD AVE
      MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
    • KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
      400 W MINERAL KING AVE
      VISALIA, CA 93291

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