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Dr. Lan Karen Kao, DACM, LAC

Individual provider Acupuncturist · NPI 1659536746

Dr. Lan Karen Kao, DACM, LAC is an Acupuncturist in Santa Monica, California. Practices as a sole proprietor. Licensed in California and Hawaii.

Licensed in
CA, HI
In the registry since
2008
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
LAC — Licensed Associate Counselor
A counsellor practising under supervision toward full licensure. In some states the same letters mean Licensed Acupuncturist.

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Practice location Address checks out

1821 Wilshire Blvd Ste 605
Santa Monica, CA 90403-5674
Phone: (310) 889-4937
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Specialties & licences

Acupuncturist (primary) Taxonomy 171100000X · Licence AC6644 (CA)
Acupuncturist Taxonomy 171100000X · Licence ACU-541 (HI)

Record details

NPI number1659536746
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials DACM , LAC
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJuly 28, 2008
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 9, 2020
Certification dateJanuary 9, 2020

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