RICHARD E. KING MD – NPI #1144390048
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RICHARD KING is a physician located in MONTEREY, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1144390048 to RICHARD KING on November 08, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Apr 16, 2008. 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 RICHARD KING below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD E. KING

NPI Number
1144390048
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD E. KING
Credentials
MD
Primary location
757 PACIFIC ST
D2 D3
MONTEREY, CA 93940-2819
Phone: (831) 372-7374 Fax:
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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 CA G36455

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 CALIFORNIA, DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1974
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD KING is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
      23625 W R HOLMAN HIGHWAY
      MONTEREY, CA 93940
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BRIDGE HOME HEALTH BAY AREA
      175 N JACKSON AVE, SUITE 103A
      SAN JOSE, CA 95116
    • CENTRAL COAST VNA & HOSPICE, INC
      5 LOWER RAGSDALE DRIVE
      MONTEREY, CA 93942
    • CHOICE HOME HEALTH CARE
      80 GARDEN COURT, SUITE 105
      MONTEREY, CA 93940
    • INHOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES
      22 LOWER RAGSDALE DRIVE, SUITE B
      MONTEREY, CA 93940
  • NURSING HOME
    • CANTERBURY WOODS
      651 SINEX AVENUE
      PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950
    • CYPRESS RIDGE CARE CENTER
      1501 SKYLINE DRIVE
      MONTEREY, CA 93940
    • WESTLAND HOUSE
      100 BARNET SEGAL LANE
      MONTEREY, CA 93940
  • HOSPICE
    • CENTRAL COAST VNA & HOSPICE, INC
      45 PLAZA CIRCLE
      SALINAS, CA 93901
    • HOSPICE OF THE CENTRAL COAST
      2 UPPER RAGSDALE DRIVE, SUITE D120
      MONTEREY, CA 93940

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