MICHAEL D. ACHEY MD – NPI #1578574703
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

MICHAEL ACHEY is a physician located in TAUNTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578574703 to MICHAEL ACHEY on August 11, 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 15 years ago on Mar 31, 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 MICHAEL ACHEY below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL D. ACHEY

NPI Number
1578574703
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL D. ACHEY
Credentials
MD
Primary location
152 DEAN ST
TAUNTON, MA 02780-2766
Phone: (508) 824-3872 Fax: (508) 822-7975
Mailing address
362 N BEDFORD ST
EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA 02333-1148
Phone: (508) 350-2350 Fax: (508) 350-2318
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL ACHEY

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERMEDCIARE PTANMACX2156
MEDICAIDMA475091
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)		 MA 57591

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
RUTGERS R W JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL (CAM/NEW BRUNS/PISC) - Graduated 1983
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
MICHAEL ACHEY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MORTON HOSPITAL
      88 WASHINGTON STREET
      TAUNTON, MA 02780
    • SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP
      363 HIGHLAND AVENUE
      FALL RIVER, MA 02720
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ACCENTCARE HOME HEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
      30 PERWAL STREET
      WESTWOOD, MA 02090
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CARE
      290 MERRIMACK STREET, SUITE 241
      LAWRENCE, MA 01843
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      275 MARTINE STREET, SUITE 104
      FALL RIVER, MA 02723
    • NIGHTINGALE VISITING NURSES
      125 COUNTY STREET
      TAUNTON, MA 02780
    • SOUTHCOAST VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION INC
      200 MILL ROAD
      FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719
  • HOSPICE
    • COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF SOUTHEASTERN MASS LL
      100 MYLES STANDISH BOULEVARD, SUITE 103
      TAUNTON, MA 02780

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