LIXIA Z. ELLIS M.D., PH.D. – NPI #1285861674
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

LIXIA ELLIS is a dermatologist located in BENNINGTON, VT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285861674 to LIXIA ELLIS on June 12, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name LIXIA ZHAO. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207N00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Mar 17, 2014. 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 LIXIA ELLIS below.

NPI Profile for
LIXIA Z. ELLIS

NPI Number
1285861674
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LIXIA Z. ELLIS
Former Name: LIXIA ZHAO
Credentials
M.D., PH.D.
Primary location
100 HOSPITAL DR
BENNINGTON, VT 05201-5004
Phone: (802) 447-5544 Fax:
Mailing address
140 HOSPITAL DR
BENNINGTON, VT 05201-5009
Phone: (802) 447-5544 Fax:
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
207N00000X
- Dermatology (Primary)		 CO TL-3746

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
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2009
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
LIXIA ELLIS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER
      725 NORTH STREET
      PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
    • RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      160 ALLEN ST
      RUTLAND, VT 05701
    • SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
      100 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      BENNINGTON, VT 05201

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