ROBERT F. KELLIHER MD – NPI #1962495010
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

ROBERT KELLIHER is a physician located in WALPOLE, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1962495010 to ROBERT KELLIHER on August 24, 2005. 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 14 years ago on Jul 31, 2012. 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 ROBERT KELLIHER below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT F. KELLIHER

NPI Number
1962495010
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT F. KELLIHER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
844 MAIN STREET
WALPOLE, MA 02081
Phone: (508) 668-4555 Fax: (508) 668-9062
Mailing address
844 MAIN ST
WALPOLE, MA 02081-2954
Phone: (508) 668-4555 Fax: (508) 668-9062
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ROBERT KELLIHER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMA3013677
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)		 MA 56877
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology		 MA 56877

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
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1982
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
ROBERT KELLIHER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAM
      148 CHESTNUT STREET
      NEEDHAM, MA 02494
    • BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
      75 FRANCIS STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02115
    • FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S
      1153 CENTRE STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02130
    • NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL
      2014 WASHINGTON STREET
      NEWTON, MA 02462
    • NORWOOD HOSPITAL
      800 WASHINGTON STREET
      NORWOOD, MA 02062
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ACCENTCARE HOME HEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
      30 PERWAL STREET
      WESTWOOD, MA 02090
    • COMMUNITY VNA
      10 EMORY STREET
      ATTLEBORO, MA 02703
    • MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HOME CARE, INC
      95 WELLS AVE STE 320
      NEWTON, MA 02459
    • NATICK WALPOLE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
      55 WEST STREET PO BX 252
      WALPOLE, MA 02081
    • VNA CARE NETWORK
      120 THOMAS STREET
      WORCESTER, MA 01608
  • HOSPICE
    • OLD COLONY HOSPICE, INC
      321 MANLEY STREET
      W BRIDGEWATER, MA 02379

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