RUPEN JOSHI M.D. – NPI #1457341463
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

RUPEN JOSHI is a physician located in HUNTSVILLE, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457341463 to RUPEN JOSHI on October 21, 2005. 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 6 years ago on Nov 05, 2020. 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 RUPEN JOSHI below.

NPI Profile for
RUPEN JOSHI

NPI Number
1457341463
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RUPEN JOSHI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
333 WHITESPORT DR SW STE 305
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801-3455
Phone: (256) 880-1222 Fax: (256) 880-2666
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 05, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RUPEN JOSHI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDAL51531476
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)		 AL 25812
207RG0300X
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine		 AL 25812

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

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
RUPEN JOSHI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL
      700 WEST MARKET STREET
      ATHENS, AL 35611
    • CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
      ONE HOSPITAL DR SE
      HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
    • HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
      101 SIVLEY RD
      HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF HUNTSVILLE
      250 CHATEAU DRIVE SW, SUITE 245
      HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      115 JOHNSTON STREET SE, SUITE 301A
      DECATUR, AL 35601
    • HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL HOMECARE
      500 BOULEVARD SOUTH SW, SUITE 203
      HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      7067 OLD MADISON PIKE NW, SUITE 105
      HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806

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