STEPHEN J. SOKARIS MD – NPI #1710995287
Emergency Medicine
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
STEPHEN SOKARIS is a physician located in TROY, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710995287 to STEPHEN SOKARIS on August 03, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Jun 11, 2008. 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 STEPHEN SOKARIS below.
NPI Profile for
STEPHEN J. SOKARIS
(about 20 years ago)
TROY, NY 12180 Phone: (800) 498-9171 Fax: (856) 616-1919
WESTMINSTER, CA 92685-0730 Phone: (562) 809-3548 Fax: (562) 468-0726
Identifiers for STEPHEN SOKARIS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | NY | 01754461 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207P00000X - Emergency Medicine (Primary) |
PA | 204702 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
STEPHEN SOKARIS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- ELLIS HOSPITAL1101 NOTT STREET
SCHENECTADY, NY 12308
- ELLIS HOSPITAL1101 NOTT STREET
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