AZITA CHEHRESA MD – NPI #1659534204
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

AZITA CHEHRESA is a physician located in WALNUT CREEK, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659534204 to AZITA CHEHRESA on July 03, 2008. 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 10 years ago on Feb 08, 2016. 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 AZITA CHEHRESA below.

NPI Profile for
AZITA CHEHRESA

NPI Number
1659534204
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
AZITA CHEHRESA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1220 ROSSMOOR PKWY
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2501
Phone: (925) 939-1220 Fax:
Mailing address
DEPT 34929
P.O. BOX 39000
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94139-0001
Phone: (925) 952-2828 Fax: (925) 952-2850
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for AZITA CHEHRESA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERRR MEDICARE PTANINP01157324
MEDICAIDIN200947090
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)		 IN 01064679A

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 may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
AZITA CHEHRESA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER - ALTA BATES CAMP
      2450 ASHBY AVENUE
      BERKELEY, CA 94705
    • JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - CONCORD CAMPUS
      2540 EAST ST
      CONCORD, CA 94520
    • JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS
      1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD
      WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ACCENTCARE HOME HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA, INC
      3170 CROW CANYON PLACE, SUITE 270
      SAN RAMON, CA 94583
    • AMERICAN HOME HEALTH CARE, LLC
      6850 REGIONAL STREET, SUITE 110
      DUBLIN, CA 94568
    • JOHN MUIR HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      2298 PIKE COURT
      CONCORD, CA 94520

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