DOUGLAS NITTA MD – NPI #1912920125
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

DOUGLAS NITTA is a physician located in FULLERTON, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912920125 to DOUGLAS NITTA on July 26, 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 12 years ago on Jul 17, 2014. 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 DOUGLAS NITTA below.

NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS NITTA

NPI Number
1912920125
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DOUGLAS NITTA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
301 W BASTANCHURY RD
SUITE 155
FULLERTON, CA 92835
Phone: (714) 773-1116 Fax: (714) 773-4824
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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)		 CA G45491

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
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1980
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
DOUGLAS NITTA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PROVIDENCE ST. JUDE MEDICAL CENTER
      101 E VALENCIA MESA DRIVE
      FULLERTON, CA 92835
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • LIFESAVERS' HOME HEALTH SERVICES, INC
      800 N. HARBOR BLVD.
      LA HABRA, CA 90631

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