CHARLES D. COMFORT MD – NPI #1861484321
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

CHARLES COMFORT is a physician located in MAZON, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861484321 to CHARLES COMFORT on August 19, 2005. 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 Apr 28, 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 CHARLES COMFORT below.

NPI Profile for
CHARLES D. COMFORT

NPI Number
1861484321
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHARLES D. COMFORT
Credentials
MD
Primary location
522 DEPOT ST
MAZON, IL 60444
Phone: (815) 448-2423 Fax: (815) 448-2033
Mailing address
725 SCHOOL ST STE A
MORRIS, IL 60450-1207
Phone: (815) 941-9124 Fax: (815) 941-4363
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 28, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHARLES COMFORT

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIL036067046
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)		 IL 036067046

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
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1974
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
CHARLES COMFORT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MORRIS HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE CENTERS
      150 W HIGH ST
      MORRIS, IL 60450
    • RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
      350 N WALL ST
      KANKAKEE, IL 60901
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AT HOME QUALITY CARE - MORRIS
      519 N FRANKLIN ST STE 203
      MORRIS, IL 60450
  • HOSPICE
    • LIGHTWAYS HOSPICE AND SERIOUS ILLNESS CARE
      250 WATER STONE CIRCLE
      JOLIET, IL 60431

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