EDWARD A. WORTHAM M.D. – NPI #1710991252
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.
EDWARD WORTHAM is a physician located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710991252 to EDWARD WORTHAM on July 28, 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.
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NPI Profile for
EDWARD A. WORTHAM
(about 20 years ago)
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-6981 Phone: (816) 356-5000 Fax: (913) 495-3742
SUITE 220 ADMINISTRATION
LENEXA, KS 66214-1505 Phone: (913) 495-2000 Fax: (913) 495-3742
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) |
MO | RGB27 |
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.