RICHARD L. CAPLIN M.D. – NPI #1568443455
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.
RICHARD CAPLIN is a physician located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568443455 to RICHARD CAPLIN on November 08, 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 15 years ago on Mar 14, 2011. 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 RICHARD CAPLIN below.
NPI Profile for
RICHARD L. CAPLIN
(more than 20 years ago)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115-3455 Phone: (415) 921-5300 Fax: (415) 929-8106
Identifiers for RICHARD CAPLIN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | MEDICAL LICENSE | CA | C30726 |
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) |
CA | C30726 |
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Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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