RICHARD J. BERGER D.O. – NPI #1740296615
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

RICHARD BERGER is a physician located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740296615 to RICHARD BERGER on July 31, 2006. 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 4 years ago on Jul 29, 2022. 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 RICHARD BERGER below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD J. BERGER

NPI Number
1740296615
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD J. BERGER
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
2701 HOLME AVE STE 302
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152-2029
Phone: (267) 957-7005 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
8019 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136-2786
Phone: (215) 332-1300
Fax: (215) 332-5219
Mailing address
8019 FRANKFORD AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136-2786
Phone: (215) 332-1300 Fax: (215) 332-5219
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 29, 2022

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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)		 PA OS008604L

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
RICHARD BERGER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NAZARETH HOSPITAL
      2601 HOLME AVE
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • MERCY HOME HEALTH
      1001 BALTIMORE PIKE SUITE 310
      SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064

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