THOMAS X. CUYEGKENG MD – NPI #1427129337
Family Medicine

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

THOMAS CUYEGKENG is a physician located in FULLERTON, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427129337 to THOMAS CUYEGKENG on November 13, 2006. 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 207QH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Feb 10, 2022. 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 CUYEGKENG below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS X. CUYEGKENG

NPI Number
1427129337
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS X. CUYEGKENG
Credentials
MD
Primary location
100 E VALENCIA MESA DR STE 311
FULLERTON, CA 92835-3800
Phone: (714) 446-5590 Fax: (714) 446-5592
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 10, 2022

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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
207QH0002X
- Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary)		 CA A53949
207QG0300X
- Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine		 CA A53949

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

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
Affiliations
THOMAS CUYEGKENG 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
    • ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM HOME HEALTH AGENCY
      200 W CENTER STREET PROMENADE, SUITE 200C
      ANAHEIM, CA 92805

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