ANN MECHERIKUNNEL M.D – NPI #1861442758
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

ANN MECHERIKUNNEL is a physician located in BETHESDA, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861442758 to ANN MECHERIKUNNEL on May 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 last updated on Sep 08, 2024. 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 ANN MECHERIKUNNEL below.

NPI Profile for
ANN MECHERIKUNNEL

NPI Number
1861442758
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ANN MECHERIKUNNEL
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
8960 BROWN DR FL 1
BETHESDA, MD 20889-5405
Phone: (301) 319-4408 Fax: (301) 295-2443
Mailing address
8960 BROWN DR
BLDG 7 FL 1 RM 1501
BETHESDA, MD 20889-5629
Phone: (301) 319-4408 Fax: (301) 295-2433
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 08, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ANN MECHERIKUNNEL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherSTATE LICENSEVA0101221278
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)		 VA 0101221278

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

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
ANN MECHERIKUNNEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL
      44045 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY
      LEESBURG, VA 20176
    • RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER
      1850 TOWN CENTER PARKWAY
      RESTON, VA 20190
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE INC
      6066 LEESBURG PIKE SUITE 900
      FALLS CHURCH, VA 22041
    • FIRST CHOICE HOME CARE
      1400 SHEPARD DRIVE, SUITE 100
      STERLING, VA 20164
  • NURSING HOME
    • JOHNSON CNTR/FALCONS LANDING
      20535 EARHART PLACE
      POTOMAC FALLS, VA 20165
  • HOSPICE
    • CAPITAL HOSPICE
      2900 TELESTAR COURT
      FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042

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