WALTER J. COHEN DO – NPI #1982010559
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM

The Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physician directs special attention to the neuromusculoskeletal system and its interaction with other body systems. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine encompasses increased knowledge and understanding of osteopathic principles and practice and heightened technical skills of osteopathic manipulative medicine, and integrates each of these into the management of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM

WALTER COHEN is a physician located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982010559 to WALTER COHEN on July 03, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 204D00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. 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 WALTER COHEN below.

NPI Profile for
WALTER J. COHEN

NPI Number
1982010559
Enumeration Date

(about 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WALTER J. COHEN
Credentials
DO
Primary location
3706 RUFFIN RD STE 129
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123-1812
Phone: (858) 587-1822 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
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
204D00000X
- Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM (Primary)		 CA 15474
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MA 260598

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
WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE - Graduated 2017
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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