NICKISHA N. BERLUS M.D. – NPI #1609134873
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

NICKISHA BERLUS is a physician located in FEDERAL WAY, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1609134873 to NICKISHA BERLUS on April 25, 2012. 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 last updated on Aug 09, 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 NICKISHA BERLUS below.

NPI Profile for
NICKISHA N. BERLUS

NPI Number
1609134873
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
NICKISHA N. BERLUS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
32018 23RD AVE S
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003-6022
Phone: (206) 520-5000 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1112 S Cushman Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405-3631
Phone: (253) 593-2144
Fax: (253) 246-6725
Mailing address
PO BOX 34703
SEATTLE, WA 98124-1703
Phone: (253) 681-6626 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 09, 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)		 WA MD61245514

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
RUTGERS R W JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL (CAM/NEW BRUNS/PISC) - Graduated 2012
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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