LORENA HERNANDEZ TELLEZ M.D., PHD – NPI #1396010658
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

LORENA HERNANDEZ TELLEZ is a physician located in HICKORY, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396010658 to LORENA HERNANDEZ TELLEZ on March 19, 2012. 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 5 years ago on May 31, 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 LORENA HERNANDEZ TELLEZ below.

NPI Profile for
LORENA HERNANDEZ TELLEZ

NPI Number
1396010658
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LORENA HERNANDEZ TELLEZ
Credentials
M.D., PHD
Primary location
1771 TATE BLVD SE STE 103
HICKORY, NC 28602-4250
Phone: (828) 322-1128 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115-6110
Phone: (347) 886-3746
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 31, 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)		 MA 262557

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

Education
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2012
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
LORENA HERNANDEZ TELLEZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
      HICKORY, NC 28602
    • FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      420 N CENTER ST
      HICKORY, NC 28601
    • NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITAL
      MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD
      WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27157
  • HOSPICE
    • CAROLINA CARING INC
      3975 ROBINSON ROAD
      NEWTON, NC 28658

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