ACHANKUNJU A. CHACKO MD – NPI #1508878414
Family Medicine

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Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

ACHANKUNJU CHACKO is a physician located in TAKOMA PARK, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1508878414 to ACHANKUNJU CHACKO on August 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QA0505X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Adult Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 ACHANKUNJU CHACKO below.

NPI Profile for
ACHANKUNJU A. CHACKO

NPI Number
1508878414
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ACHANKUNJU A. CHACKO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7610 CARROLL AVE
SUITE # 390
TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912-6384
Phone: (301) 270-5522 Fax: (301) 270-4837
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ACHANKUNJU CHACKO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMD7959214000
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
207QA0505X
- Family Medicine / Adult Medicine (Primary)		 MD D20129

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Additional Information

Education
HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1978
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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

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