ELIZABETH D. CRESSY MD – NPI #1497741987
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.
ELIZABETH CRESSY is a physician located in HICKORY, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497741987 to ELIZABETH CRESSY on September 21, 2005. 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 4 years ago on Jul 14, 2022. 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 ELIZABETH CRESSY below.
NPI Profile for
ELIZABETH D. CRESSY
(more than 20 years ago)
HICKORY, NC 28601 Phone: (828) 322-1213 Fax: (828) 322-9192
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine (Primary) |
NC | 179899 |
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Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
ELIZABETH CRESSY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL321 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645 - CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602 - FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER420 N CENTER ST
HICKORY, NC 28601
- CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL321 MULBERRY ST SW
- HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES1985 TATE BLVD SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
- GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES1985 TATE BLVD SE
- HOSPICE
- CAROLINA CARING INC3975 ROBINSON ROAD
NEWTON, NC 28658
- CAROLINA CARING INC3975 ROBINSON ROAD
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