GEORGE H. WATHEN MD PA – NPI #1861453284
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

GEORGE WATHEN is a physician located in WALDORF, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861453284 to GEORGE WATHEN on March 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.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Feb 15, 2008. 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 GEORGE WATHEN below.

NPI Profile for
GEORGE H. WATHEN

NPI Number
1861453284
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GEORGE H. WATHEN
Credentials
MD PA
Primary location
11345 PEMBROOKE SQ
SUITE 103
WALDORF, MD 20603-4804
Phone: (301) 645-8144 Fax: (301) 870-8392
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for GEORGE WATHEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERRR MEDICARE110128523
MEDICAIDMD326971000
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)		 MD D0020629

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1976
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
GEORGE WATHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
      1001 SAM PERRY BOULEVARD
      FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401
    • MEDSTAR SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
      25500 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD
      LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650
    • UNIVERSITY OF MD CHARLES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      5 GARRETT AVENUE
      LA PLATA, MD 20646
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ADVENTIST HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      12041 BOURNEFIELD WAYSUITE B
      SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
    • CHESAPEAKE POTOMAC HOME HEALTH AGENCY
      7627 LEONARDTOWN ROAD
      HUGHESVILLE, MD 20637
    • HOMECALL
      29509 CANVASBACK DRIVE, SUITE 204
      EASTON, MD 21601
    • MEDSTAR HEALTH HOME CARE
      6525 BELCREST RD, 7TH FLOOR
      HYATTSVILLE, MD 20782
    • VNA OF MARYLAND
      400 RED BROOK BLVD SUITE 220
      OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117
  • HOSPICE
    • HOSPICE OF CHARLES COUNTY
      2505 DAVIS ROAD
      WALDORF, MD 20603
    • HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE
      90 RITCHIE HIGHWAY
      PASADENA, MD 21122

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