BRIAN EKLUND MD – NPI #1386635670
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

BRIAN EKLUND is a physician located in ELIZABETHTOWN, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386635670 to BRIAN EKLUND on November 04, 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 16 years ago on Dec 23, 2009. 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 BRIAN EKLUND below.

NPI Profile for
BRIAN EKLUND

NPI Number
1386635670
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRIAN EKLUND
Credentials
MD
Primary location
914 NORTH DIXIE
SUITE 304
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Phone: (270) 769-1049 Fax: (270) 735-1978
Mailing address
914 N DIXIE
SUITE 304
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Phone: (270) 769-1049 Fax: (270) 735-1978
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BRIAN EKLUND

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDKY64343999
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)		 KY 33499

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Additional Information

Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1997
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
BRIAN EKLUND is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST HEALTH HARDIN
      913 NORTH DIXIE AVENUE
      ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
    • OWENSBORO HEALTH TWIN LAKES MEDICAL CENTER
      910 WALLACE AVENUE
      LEITCHFIELD, KY 42754
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CARETENDERS
      1105 JULIANA COURT, SUITE 3
      ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      2625 FREDERICA STREET SUITE 1A
      OWENSBORO, KY 42301
    • INTREPID USA HEALTHCARE SERVICES
      2411 RING ROAD, SUITE 106
      ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701

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