LUIS J. CONTRERAS M.D. – NPI #1790815496
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

LUIS CONTRERAS is a physician located in BROOKSVILLE, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790815496 to LUIS CONTRERAS on March 06, 2007. 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 6 years ago on Jun 19, 2020. 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 LUIS CONTRERAS below.

NPI Profile for
LUIS J. CONTRERAS

NPI Number
1790815496
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LUIS J. CONTRERAS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
17222 HOSPITAL BLVD
SUITE 250
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601-8925
Phone: (352) 544-0610 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 19, 2020

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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)		 FL ME97854

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

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
LUIS CONTRERAS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BRAVERA HEALTH BROOKSVILLE
      17240 CORTEZ BLVD
      BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
    • OAK HILL HOSPITAL
      11375 CORTEZ BLVD
      BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ENCOMPASS HEALTH HOME HEALTH
      16348 CORTEZ BLVD UNIT B
      BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
    • FLORIDA HOMECARE SPECIALISTS OF CITRUS LLC
      18770 CORTEZ BLVD
      BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
    • PINNACLE HOME CARE OF SPRING HILL INC
      5286 APPLEGATE DR
      SPRING HILL, FL 34606

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