CHRISTOPHER S. O'CONNELL M.D. – NPI #1598934671
Dermatology

Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Dermatology

CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL is a dermatologist located in CORAL GABLES, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598934671 to CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL on February 22, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207NS0135X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology, specializing in Procedural Dermatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Mar 03, 2015. 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 CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER S. O'CONNELL

NPI Number
1598934671
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER S. O'CONNELL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD
SUITE 200
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146-1837
Phone: (305) 443-6606 Fax: (305) 443-4890
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
207NS0135X
- Dermatology / Procedural Dermatology (Primary)		 FL ME100731

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
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, LM MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2008
Accepts Medicare
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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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