AMMAR CHARESTAN M.D. – NPI #1295181543
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

AMMAR CHARESTAN is a physician located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295181543 to AMMAR CHARESTAN on May 05, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name AMMAR ABDULMASSIH CHARESTAN. 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 last updated on Aug 13, 2024. 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 AMMAR CHARESTAN below.

NPI Profile for
AMMAR CHARESTAN

NPI Number
1295181543
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AMMAR CHARESTAN
Other Name: AMMAR ABDULMASSIH CHARESTAN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
300 FIR ST FL 1
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-2393
Phone: (619) 446-1575 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
6071 Outer Dr W
Detroit, MI 48235
Phone: (313) 966-1008
Mailing address
1320 LORNA AVE
EL CAJON, CA 92020-7570
Phone: (310) 910-2169 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 13, 2024

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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)		 CA A166970

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

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