NICHOLAS AHERN MD – NPI #1720723349
Emergency Medicine
An emergency medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
NICHOLAS AHERN is a physician located in NEW ORLEANS, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720723349 to NICHOLAS AHERN on April 28, 2022. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207PH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
The NPI profile was last updated on May 26, 2026. 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 NICHOLAS AHERN below.
NPI Profile for
NICHOLAS AHERN
(more than 4 years ago)
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112-2632 Phone: (504) 988-9963 Fax: (504) 988-9963
2 Other location(s):
Tucson, AZ 85714-2227
Phone: (520) 874-2778
Fax: (520) 874-4801
Provo, UT 84604-3380
Phone: (801) 357-7850
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84130-0180 Phone: Fax:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207PH0002X - Emergency Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary) |
UT | 8634665-1205 |
| 207QH0002X - Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine |
LA | 347100 |
| 207Q00000X - Family Medicine |
AZ | R79282 |
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.
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- Endpoint
- https://esmd.officeally.io:8291/Gateway/DocumentSubmission/2_0/NhinService/XDRRequest_Service
- Endpoint type
- CONNECT URL
- Endpoint Description
- 2.16.840.1.113883.3.2019.3
- Content Type
- OTHER
- Affiliation
- Y
- Endpoint Location
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1300 SE CARDINAL CT STE 190,
VANCOUVER, WA 77025-1669
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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