DURGA P. MEKALA MD – NPI #1235340290
Family Medicine

A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

DURGA MEKALA is a physician located in ARLINGTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235340290 to DURGA MEKALA on May 24, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QG0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Mar 10, 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 DURGA MEKALA below.

NPI Profile for
DURGA P. MEKALA

NPI Number
1235340290
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DURGA P. MEKALA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3132 MATLOCK RD
SUITE 311
ARLINGTON, TX 76015-2910
Phone: (817) 987-1414 Fax: (817) 987-1425
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
207QG0300X
- Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine (Primary)		 TX N8039
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine		 VA 0116018184

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DURGA MEKALA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON
      3301 MATLOCK ROAD
      ARLINGTON, TX 76015
    • TEXAS HEALTH ARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      800 W RANDOL MILL RD
      ARLINGTON, TX 76012
    • TEXAS HEALTH HEART & VASCULAR HOSPITAL ARLINGTON
      811 WRIGHT STREET
      ARLINGTON, TX 76012
  • NURSING HOME
    • MATLOCK PLACE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
      7100 MATLOCK RD
      ARLINGTON, TX 76002
    • TOWN HALL ESTATES ARLINGTON INC
      824 W MAYFIELD RD
      ARLINGTON, TX 76015
  • HOSPICE
    • EPIC HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
      1840 LOCKHILL SELMA RD STE 103A
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213

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