RODERICK E. ECHOLS MD – NPI #1417927369
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

RODERICK ECHOLS is a physician located in TEXARKANA, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417927369 to RODERICK ECHOLS on January 24, 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 17 years ago on Jan 07, 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 RODERICK ECHOLS below.

NPI Profile for
RODERICK E. ECHOLS

NPI Number
1417927369
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RODERICK E. ECHOLS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2600 SAINT MICHAEL DR
TEXARKANA, TX 75503-5220
Phone: (903) 614-5110 Fax: (903) 614-5114
Mailing address
5410 MARYLAND WAY
SUITE 300
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027-5064
Phone: (615) 377-5652 Fax: (949) 567-9827
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RODERICK ECHOLS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBS ARKANSASAR84034
OTHERBCBS-TEXASTX8V4240
OTHERRR MEDICARETXP00351803
MEDICAIDAR163718001
MEDICAIDOK200104510A
MEDICAIDTX182971501
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)		 RI 11893

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
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2002
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
RODERICK ECHOLS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM
      2600 ST MICHAEL DR
      TEXARKANA, TX 75503
    • HOWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      130 MEDICAL CIRCLE
      NASHVILLE, AR 71852
    • LITTLE RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      451 WEST LOCKE STREET
      ASHDOWN, AR 71822
    • MCCURTAIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1301 LINCOLN ROAD
      IDABEL, OK 74745

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