GURKARAN S. THIARA MD – NPI #1235685520
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

GURKARAN THIARA is a physician located in SEDRO-WOOLLEY, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235685520 to GURKARAN THIARA on August 28, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 7 years ago on Jul 02, 2019. 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 GURKARAN THIARA below.

NPI Profile for
GURKARAN S. THIARA

NPI Number
1235685520
Enumeration Date

(about 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GURKARAN S. THIARA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1990 HOSPITAL DR STE 200
SEDRO-WOOLLEY, WA 98284
Phone: (360) 856-8810 Fax: (360) 714-2520
2 Other location(s):
625 19th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35249
Phone: (256) 551-4433
Fax: (256) 551-4633
1990 Hospital Dr Ste 110
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-9315
Phone: (360) 856-8830
Fax: (360) 714-2523
Mailing address
1115 SE 164TH AVE DEPT 358
VANCOUVER, WA 98683-8004
Phone: (360) 729-1462 Fax: (360) 729-3104
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
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 WA MD60901640

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

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
GURKARAN THIARA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PEACEHEALTH UNITED GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2000 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 98284
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT HOME
      2825 COLBY AVE STE 204
      EVERETT, WA 98201

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