SUSAN RAMIREZ MD – NPI #1861459364
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

SUSAN RAMIREZ is a physician located in SCHERERVILLE, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861459364 to SUSAN RAMIREZ on April 27, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 5 years ago on Feb 01, 2021. 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 SUSAN RAMIREZ below.

NPI Profile for
SUSAN RAMIREZ

NPI Number
1861459364
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SUSAN RAMIREZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1500 EAGLE RIDGE DRIVE
SUITE 201
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Phone: (219) 237-2079 Fax: (219) 595-5377
1 Other location(s):
8437 KENNEDY AVE
Ste 102
HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1140
Phone: (219) 934-2492
Fax: (219) 934-2493
Mailing address
1500 EAGLE RIDGE DR STE 201
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375-3228
Phone: (219) 237-2079 Fax: (219) 595-5377
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 01, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for SUSAN RAMIREZ

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIN200397690
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)		 IN 01055919
208000000X
- Pediatrics		 IN 01055919

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
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1998
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
SUSAN RAMIREZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL
      25 NORTH WINFIELD ROAD
      WINFIELD, IL 60190
    • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      901 MACARTHUR BLVD
      MUNSTER, IN 46321
    • FRANCISCAN HEALTH MUNSTER
      701 SUPERIOR AVE
      MUNSTER, IN 46321
    • ST CATHERINE HOSPITAL INC
      4321 FIR STREET
      EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
    • ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER INC
      1500 S LAKE PARK AVE
      HOBART, IN 46342
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • COMMUNITY HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      901 RIDGE ROAD
      MUNSTER, IN 46321

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