EPHRAIM T. KENG M.D. – NPI #1457313892
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

EPHRAIM KENG is a physician located in DALLAS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457313892 to EPHRAIM KENG on April 03, 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 13 years ago on Dec 28, 2012. 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 EPHRAIM KENG below.

NPI Profile for
EPHRAIM T. KENG

NPI Number
1457313892
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EPHRAIM T. KENG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
9 MEDICAL PKWY
STE 308
DALLAS, TX 75234-7855
Phone: (972) 888-7240 Fax: (972) 888-7285
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for EPHRAIM KENG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX043101701
MEDICAIDTX043101702
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)		 TX K8776

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
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1996
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
EPHRAIM KENG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER
      7 MEDICAL PARKWAY
      DALLAS, TX 75234
  • NURSING HOME
    • THE HIGHLANDS GUEST CARE CENTER LLC
      9009 FOREST LN
      DALLAS, TX 75243
    • THE MEADOWS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
      8383 MEADOW RD
      DALLAS, TX 75231
  • HOSPICE
    • NEW CENTURY HOSPICE OF DALLAS
      4101 MCEWEN RD #500
      DALLAS, TX 75244
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • KINDRED HOSPITAL DALLAS CENTRAL
      8050 MEADOWS ROAD
      DALLAS, TX 75231
    • KPC PROMISE HOSPITAL OF DALLAS
      7955 HARRY HINES BLVD
      DALLAS, TX 75235
    • LIFECARE HOSPITALS OF NORTH TEXAS
      1950 RECORD CROSSING
      DALLAS, TX 75235

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