GARUMUNI A. DESILVA M.D. – NPI #1275539892
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

GARUMUNI DESILVA is a physician located in HAMDEN, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275539892 to GARUMUNI DESILVA on June 28, 2005. 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 7 years ago on May 31, 2019. 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 GARUMUNI DESILVA below.

NPI Profile for
GARUMUNI A. DESILVA

NPI Number
1275539892
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GARUMUNI A. DESILVA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2080 WHITNEY AVE STE 250
HAMDEN, CT 06518-3606
Phone: (203) 535-0262 Fax: (203) 535-0374
Mailing address
PO BOX 636
GUILFORD, CT 06437-0636
Phone: (203) 535-0262 Fax: (203) 535-0374
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for GARUMUNI DESILVA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCT001431569
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)		 CT 043156

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
GARUMUNI DESILVA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GRIFFIN HOSPITAL
      130 DIVISION ST
      DERBY, CT 06418
    • YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
      20 YORK ST
      NEW HAVEN, CT 06504
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      2080 SILAS DEANE HWY, 2ND FL
      ROCKY HILL, CT 06067
    • HOME CARE PLUS INC
      500 BIC DRIVE, SUITE 200
      MILFORD, CT 06461
  • NURSING HOME
    • APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES
      5 LAKE ROAD
      SHELTON, CT 06484
    • MILFORD HEALTH CARE CENTER INC
      195 PLATT STREET
      MILFORD, CT 06460
    • REGENCY HOUSE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
      181 E MAIN ST
      WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
    • SHADY KNOLL
      41 SKOKORAT STREET
      SEYMOUR, CT 06483
    • SUMMIT AT PLANTSVILLE, THE
      261 SUMMIT STREET
      PLANTSVILLE, CT 06479
  • HOSPICE
    • ATHENA HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE
      135 SOUTH ROAD
      FARMINGTON, CT 06032
    • CONSTELLATION HOSPICE
      240 INDIAN RIVER ROAD
      ORANGE, CT 06477
    • SEASONS HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF CONNECTICUT
      1579 STRAITS TNPK, UNIT 1E
      MIDDLEBURY, CT 06762

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