DOUGLAS R. GUGGER MD – NPI #1457470429
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Anesthesiology

DOUGLAS GUGGER is an anesthesiologist located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457470429 to DOUGLAS GUGGER on March 28, 2007. 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 207LP2900X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Oct 24, 2019. 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 DOUGLAS GUGGER below.

NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS R. GUGGER

NPI Number
1457470429
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DOUGLAS R. GUGGER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1840 SOUTH ST STE 2
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146-7422
Phone: (215) 893-7246 Fax: (215) 243-4615
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
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
207LP2900X
- Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine (Primary)		 PA MD451343
208VP0014X
- Pain Medicine / Interventional Pain Medicine		 PA MD451343
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology		 PA MD451343

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
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2007
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 accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DOUGLAS GUGGER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOSPITAL OF UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA
      34TH & SPRUCE STS
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
    • PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
      51 NORTH 39TH STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • GOOD SHEPHERD PENN PARTNERS
      1800 LOMBARD STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146

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