EHTESHAM J. GHANI MD – NPI #1316988397
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

EHTESHAM GHANI is a physician located in BROOKFIELD, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316988397 to EHTESHAM GHANI on June 09, 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 16 years ago on Jul 14, 2010. 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 EHTESHAM GHANI below.

NPI Profile for
EHTESHAM J. GHANI

NPI Number
1316988397
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EHTESHAM J. GHANI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
9223 OGDEN AVENUE
BROOKFIELD, IL 60513
Phone: (708) 485-4050 Fax: (708) 485-9216
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for EHTESHAM GHANI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD01623766
MEDICAIDIL036092503
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)		 IL 036092503

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

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
EHTESHAM GHANI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST HINSDALE HOSPITAL
      120 NORTH OAK ST
      HINSDALE, IL 60521
    • ADVENTIST LA GRANGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      5101 S WILLOW SPRINGS RD
      LA GRANGE, IL 60525
    • LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
      2160 S 1ST AVENUE
      MAYWOOD, IL 60153
  • HOSPICE
    • ORION HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE INC
      5940 W TOUHY AVE, STE 210
      NILES, IL 60714

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