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Hwa Chan Im, LAC

Acupuncturist in Temple City, CA · enumerated 2007.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1609080456

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Hwa Chan Im
Credential LAC
Sex Female
Practice address 9722 East Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA, 91780
Enumeration date May 10, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Jul 8, 2007

Taxonomy & licenses

171100000X Acupuncturist Other Service Providers · License 9740 (CA) Primary
LAC · Licensed Acupuncturist: A practitioner licensed to perform acupuncture. About the LAC credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
5780836 Medicaid CA -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Hwa Im?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Hwa Im is 1609080456, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Hwa Im practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Temple City, CA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.