GARY W. DORSHIMER MD – NPI #1568408748
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

GARY DORSHIMER is a physician located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568408748 to GARY DORSHIMER on June 22, 2006. 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 14 years ago on Oct 19, 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 GARY DORSHIMER below.

NPI Profile for
GARY W. DORSHIMER

NPI Number
1568408748
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GARY W. DORSHIMER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
727 DELANCEY STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Phone: (218) 829-3523 Fax: (215) 829-6023
Mailing address
727 DELANCEY ST
SUITE 1A
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-4002
Phone: (215) 829-3016 Fax: (215) 829-3039
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for GARY DORSHIMER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDPA0009677600001
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)		 PA MD027094E
207RS0010X
- Internal Medicine / Sports Medicine		 PA MD027094E

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
PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - Graduated 1981
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
GARY DORSHIMER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOSPITAL OF UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA
      34TH & SPRUCE STS
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
    • PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
      51 NORTH 39TH STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
    • PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL
      800 SPRUCE STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • PENN MEDICINE HOME HEALTH
      150 MONUMENT ROAD, SUITE 300
      BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • GOOD SHEPHERD PENN PARTNERS
      1800 LOMBARD STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146

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