MATTHEW J. FURMAN MD – NPI #1003802109
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

MATTHEW FURMAN is a physician located in TEMPLE, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1003802109 to MATTHEW FURMAN on September 23, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Oct 01, 2012. 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 MATTHEW FURMAN below.

NPI Profile for
MATTHEW J. FURMAN

NPI Number
1003802109
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MATTHEW J. FURMAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1905 SW H K DODGEN LOOP
TEMPLE, TX 76502-1814
Phone: (254) 298-2682 Fax: (254) 778-7197
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MATTHEW FURMAN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX048747202
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
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 TX J9673

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
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1994
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
MATTHEW FURMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TEMPLE
      2401 S 31ST ST
      TEMPLE, TX 76508
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • INTERIM HEALTHCARE
      6428 S. GENERAL BRUCE DRIVE
      TEMPLE, TX 76501
    • INTERIM HEALTHCARE OF WACO
      7401 WOODWAY DRIVE
      WACO, TX 76712
    • STANDARDS HOME HEALTH
      2027 SOUTH 61ST STREET SUITE 114
      TEMPLE, TX 76504

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