GEORGE J. MURAKAWA MD PHD – NPI #1265422497
Dermatology

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Dermatology

GEORGE MURAKAWA is a dermatologist located in TROY, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265422497 to GEORGE MURAKAWA on October 27, 2005. 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 207N00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology. Keep in mind, having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Mar 31, 2021. 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 GEORGE MURAKAWA below.

NPI Profile for
GEORGE J. MURAKAWA

NPI Number
1265422497
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GEORGE J. MURAKAWA
Credentials
MD PHD
Primary location
255 KIRTS BLVD
TROY, MI 48084-5260
Phone: (248) 244-8448 Fax: (248) 244-8766
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 31, 2021

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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
207N00000X
- Dermatology (Primary)		 MI 4301077180
207NS0135X
- Dermatology / Procedural Dermatology		 MI GM077180
207NP0225X
- Dermatology / Pediatric Dermatology		 MI GM077180
207NI0002X
- Dermatology / Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology		 MI GM077180
207ND0900X
- Dermatology / Dermatopathology		 MI GM077180
207ND0101X
- Dermatology / MOHS-Micrographic Surgery		 MI GM077180

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
255 KIRTS BLVD,
TROY, MI 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 1992
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
GEORGE MURAKAWA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BEAUMONT HOSPITAL ROYAL OAK
      3601 W THIRTEEN MILE RD
      ROYAL OAK, MI 48073
    • BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, TROY
      44201 DEQUINDRE ROAD
      TROY, MI 48085
    • ST JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL
      5301 E HURON RIVER DR
      ANN ARBOR, MI 48106

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