Richard Bender, M.D.
Richard Bender, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician in Mission Viejo, CA, registered under NPI 1255412664. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
The practice address on file is 26732 CROWN VALLEY PKWY STE 271, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| A24222 | CA | Hematology & Oncology Physician primary |
| A24222 | CA | Medical Specialty Clinic/Center |
This provider holds licence A24222 issued in CA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Medical Oncology
- PAC ID
- 7315083326
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Medical Oncology. This means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare, though it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Hematology & Oncology covers
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RH0003X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207RH0003X | Hematology & Oncology Physician Hematology & Oncology | A24222 | CA | primary |
| 261QM2500X | Medical Specialty Clinic/Center Medical Specialty | A24222 | CA |
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.
| NPI | 1255412664 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Oct 18, 2006 |
| Last updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Practice address |
26732 CROWN VALLEY PKWY STE 271 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 427-7933 |
| Mailing address |
32392 VIA MENTONE Dana Point, CA 92629 |
Number check
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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Sum = 56 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4
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.