MATTHEW KERSHAW MD – NPI #1457765141
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.
MATTHEW KERSHAW is a physician located in ALLENTOWN, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457765141 to MATTHEW KERSHAW on June 20, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 last updated on Sep 12, 2024. 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 MATTHEW KERSHAW below.
NPI Profile for
MATTHEW KERSHAW
(about 12 years ago)
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103 Phone: (610) 402-0100 Fax:
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015-1155 Phone: (484) 526-3648 Fax:
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207QH0002X - Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary) |
PA | MD467537 |
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Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
MATTHEW KERSHAW is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - ANDERSON CAMPUS1872 ST LUKE'S BLVD
EASTON, PA 18045 - ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM801 OSTRUM STREET
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015 - ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL-EASTON CAMPUS250 SOUTH 21ST STREET
EASTON, PA 18042
- ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - ANDERSON CAMPUS1872 ST LUKE'S BLVD
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