RHYS K. CRASTO MD – NPI #1306221122
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

RHYS CRASTO is a physician located in VICKSBURG, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1306221122 to RHYS CRASTO on July 22, 2015. 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 3 years ago on Aug 07, 2023. 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 RHYS CRASTO below.

NPI Profile for
RHYS K. CRASTO

NPI Number
1306221122
Enumeration Date

(about 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RHYS K. CRASTO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2100 HIGHWAY 61 N
VICKSBURG, MS 39183-8211
Phone: (601) 883-5695 Fax: (601) 883-4837
2 Other location(s):
1525 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601-8849
Phone: (337) 494-6767
Fax: (337) 494-6750
42121 US 70
Portales, NM 88130
Phone: (575) 356-6652
Fax: (575) 359-6827
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 07, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RHYS CRASTO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidNM20907397
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)		 MS 31661

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
RHYS CRASTO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PLAINS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2100 N MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR, BLVD
      CLOVIS, NM 88101
    • ROOSEVELT GENERAL HOSPITAL
      42121 US HIGHWAY 70
      PORTALES, NM 88130
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • INTERIM HEALTHCARE OF PORTALES
      1608 E SPRUCE, SUITE 700
      PORTALES, NM 88130

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