JAMES M. HEKMAN MD – NPI #1437178001
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.
JAMES HEKMAN is a physician located in MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1437178001 to JAMES HEKMAN on July 18, 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.
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NPI Profile for
JAMES M. HEKMAN
(about 20 years ago)
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124-4020 Phone: (440) 544-3111 Fax: (440) 544-3120
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine (Primary) |
OH | 35-088129 |
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Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JAMES HEKMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- CLEVELAND CLINIC9500 EUCLID AVENUE
CLEVELAND, OH 44195 - CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL33300 CLEVELAND CLINIC BLVD
AVON, OH 44011 - FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL18101 LORAIN AVENUE
CLEVELAND, OH 44111 - MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL12300 MCCRACKEN ROAD
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44125
- CLEVELAND CLINIC9500 EUCLID AVENUE
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