PURNIMA SHAH MD – NPI #1194745182
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.
PURNIMA SHAH is a physician located in COLUMBIA, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1194745182 to PURNIMA SHAH on July 20, 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 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 PURNIMA SHAH below.
NPI Profile for
PURNIMA SHAH
(about 20 years ago)
WJB DORN VA MEDICAL CENTER
COLUMBIA, SC 29209 Phone: (803) 776-4000 Fax:
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) |
SC | 020558 |
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.