VIBHA CHIKANI MD – NPI #1356653208
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

VIBHA CHIKANI is a physician located in MCKEES ROCKS, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1356653208 to VIBHA CHIKANI on July 08, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name VIBHABEN C LADANI. 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 5 years ago on Aug 05, 2021. 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 VIBHA CHIKANI below.

NPI Profile for
VIBHA CHIKANI

NPI Number
1356653208
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
VIBHA CHIKANI
Former Name: VIBHABEN C LADANI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
27 HECKEL RD STE 101
MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136-1672
Phone: (412) 777-4366 Fax: (412) 777-4369
Mailing address
2409 BROWNSVILLE RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15210-4503
Phone: (412) 886-1628 Fax: (412) 886-1643
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 05, 2021

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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)		 PA MD449573

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
CSV
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
27 HECKEL RD STE 101,
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 77025-1669

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
VIBHA CHIKANI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HERITAGE VALLEY KENNEDY
      25 HECKEL ROAD
      MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136
    • ST CLAIR HOSPITAL
      1000 BOWER HILL ROAD
      PITTSBURGH, PA 15243
    • UPMC MERCY
      1400 LOCUST STREET
      PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
  • NURSING HOME
    • PROMEDICA SKILLED NRSG AND REHAB (GREENTREE)
      1848 GREENTREE ROAD
      PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
    • PROMEDICA SKILLED NRSG AND REHAB (PITTSBURGH)
      550 SOUTH NEGLEY AVENUE
      PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
    • PROMEDICA SKILLED NRSG AND REHAB (WHITEHALL BOROUG
      505 WEYMAN ROAD
      PITTSBURGH, PA 15236
  • HOSPICE
    • PROMEDICA HOSPICE CARE (PITTSBURGH)
      750 HOLIDAY DR FOSTER PLAZA 9 STE 110
      PITTSBURGH, PA 15220

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