THOMAS S. NIGHSWANDER M.D. MPH – NPI #1821080888
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.

THOMAS NIGHSWANDER is a physician located in ANCHORAGE, AK. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1821080888 to THOMAS NIGHSWANDER on August 16, 2005. 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 5 years ago on Aug 05, 2021. 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 THOMAS NIGHSWANDER below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS S. NIGHSWANDER

NPI Number
1821080888
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS S. NIGHSWANDER
Credentials
M.D. MPH
Primary location
1201 E 36TH AVE
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Phone: (907) 562-9229 Fax: (907) 562-1603
Mailing address
PO BOX 4105
PORTLAND, OR 97208-4105
Phone: (866) 907-1068 Fax: (425) 917-9141
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 05, 2021

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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)
AK 4060

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1201 E 36TH AVE,
ANCHORAGE, AK 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1971
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
THOMAS NIGHSWANDER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER
      4315 DIPLOMACY DR
      ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
    • PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER
      3200 PROVIDENCE DRIVE
      ANCHORAGE, AK 99508

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