RITA K. KUWAHARA MD, MIH – NPI #1427404904
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.
RITA KUWAHARA is a physician located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427404904 to RITA KUWAHARA on May 13, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 Nov 15, 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 RITA KUWAHARA below.
NPI Profile for
RITA K. KUWAHARA
(more than 10 years ago)
SUITE 327
ATLANTA, GA 30322 Phone: (404) 727-5658 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
Washington, DC 20007-2113
Phone: (202) 444-3700
Fax: (877) 346-1469
WASHINGTON, DC 20007-2113 Phone: (202) 444-3700 Fax: (877) 346-1469
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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) |
DC | MD210001433 |
| 390200000X - Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
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.