DAVID R. AHRENS MD – NPI #1891754941
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

DAVID AHRENS is a physician located in GUTHRIE CENTER, IA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891754941 to DAVID AHRENS on March 18, 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 16 years ago on Dec 23, 2009. 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 DAVID AHRENS below.

NPI Profile for
DAVID R. AHRENS

NPI Number
1891754941
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAVID R. AHRENS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
502 MAIN
GUTHRIE FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER PLC
GUTHRIE CENTER, IA 50115
Phone: (641) 332-2365 Fax: (641) 332-2370
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DAVID AHRENS

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF18305
OTHERFIRST ADMINISTRATORS183053
OTHERIOWA LICENSE NUMBER22458
OTHERJOHN DEEREIA0106
OTHERMIDLANDS241160
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICARE080023738
MEDICAIDIA0293423
MEDICAIDIA0183053
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)		 IA 22458

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
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1978
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
DAVID AHRENS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL
      710 NORTH 12TH STREET
      GUTHRIE CENTER, IA 50115
  • NURSING HOME
    • PANORA SPECIALTY CARE
      805 EAST MAIN
      PANORA, IA 50216
    • THE NEW HOMESTEAD CARE CENTER
      2306 STATE STREET
      GUTHRIE CENTER, IA 50115
  • HOSPICE
    • HOSPICE OF THE MIDWEST, LLC
      9203 NORTH PARK DRIVE
      JOHNSTON, IA 50131

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