THOMAS P. VON UNRUG MD – NPI #1295779957
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

THOMAS VON UNRUG is a physician located in LEXINGTON, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295779957 to THOMAS VON UNRUG on June 15, 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 11 years ago on Jul 10, 2015. 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 THOMAS VON UNRUG below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS P. VON UNRUG

NPI Number
1295779957
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS P. VON UNRUG
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1401 HARRODSBURG ROAD B 299
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Phone: (859) 276-0714 Fax: (859) 276-0363
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for THOMAS VON UNRUG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDKY64313646
Taxonomy Code(s)

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Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 KY 31364

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1994
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
THOMAS VON UNRUG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT JOSEPH EAST
      150 NORTH EAGLE CREEK DRIVE
      LEXINGTON, KY 40509
    • SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
      ONE SAINT JOSEPH DRIVE
      LEXINGTON, KY 40504
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • LIFELINE HEALTH CARE OF FAYETTE
      100 JOHN SOUTHERLAND DRIVE, SUITE 8
      NICHOLASVILLE, KY 40356
  • NURSING HOME
    • THE WILLOWS AT CITATION
      1376 SILVER SPRINGS DRIVE
      LEXINGTON, KY 40511
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL, INC
      ONE SAINT JOSEPH DRIVE
      LEXINGTON, KY 40504

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