Individual provider

Alexander Chako, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician Medicare enrolled

Alexander Chako, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Norfolk, VA, registered under NPI 1245291665.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 150 KINGSLEY LN, Norfolk, VA 23505. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
0101046745 VA Diagnostic Radiology Physician primary

This provider holds licence 0101046745 issued in VA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
PAC ID
9436162716
Enrollment ID
I20060803000520

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Diagnostic Radiology covers

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2085R0202X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1245291665 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMar 28, 2006
Last updatedJun 19, 2019
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 150 KINGSLEY LN
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 889-5422
Fax (757) 889-5450
Mailing address 110 KINGSLEY LN STE 305
Norfolk, VA 23505
Other identifiers 7240490 · Medicaid (VA)
The last update on file is Jun 19, 2019. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1245291665 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 5 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 2 4 5 2 9 1 6 6
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 2 8 5 4 9 2 6 3

Sum = 65 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 5 · actual last digit = 5

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1245291665?
NPI 1245291665 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Alexander Chako, MD in Norfolk, VA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Diagnostic Radiology cover?
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
How do I contact Alexander Chako, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (757) 889-5422, last updated Jun 19, 2019. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Alexander Chako, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1245291665 a valid number?
Yes. 1245291665 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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