BRIAN J. CANDELL M.D. – NPI #1164581575
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

BRIAN CANDELL is a physician located in ORINDA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164581575 to BRIAN CANDELL on December 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 May 29, 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 BRIAN CANDELL below.

NPI Profile for
BRIAN J. CANDELL

NPI Number
1164581575
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRIAN J. CANDELL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1 COUNTRY CLUB PLZ
ORINDA, CA 94563-2308
Phone: (925) 254-3805 Fax: (925) 254-9783
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BRIAN CANDELL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERLICENSECA00G717300
OTHERTAX ID #CA94-1741627
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 G71730

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Additional Information

Education
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1991
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
BRIAN CANDELL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
      350 HAWTHORNE AVENUE
      OAKLAND, CA 94609
    • ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER - ALTA BATES CAMP
      2450 ASHBY AVENUE
      BERKELEY, CA 94705
    • JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS
      1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD
      WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
    • SAINT FRANCIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      900 HYDE ST
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
    • STANFORD HEALTH CARE
      300 PASTEUR DRIVE
      STANFORD, CA 94305
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BRIDGE HOME HEALTH
      3021 CITRUS CIRCLE, SUITE 270
      WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
    • JOHN MUIR HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      2298 PIKE COURT
      CONCORD, CA 94520

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