CHAWKI GERGES M.D. – NPI #1982600946
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

CHAWKI GERGES is a physician located in VISALIA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982600946 to CHAWKI GERGES on June 23, 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 15 years ago on Jul 14, 2011. 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 CHAWKI GERGES below.

NPI Profile for
CHAWKI GERGES

NPI Number
1982600946
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHAWKI GERGES
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
128 N AKERS ST
SUITE C
VISALIA, CA 93291-5121
Phone: (559) 636-1168 Fax: (559) 636-2768
Mailing address
PO BOX 8109
VISALIA, CA 93290-8109
Phone: (559) 636-1168 Fax: (559) 636-2768
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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)		 CA A66288

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
CHAWKI GERGES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
      400 W MINERAL KING AVE
      VISALIA, CA 93291
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • COMPASSIONATE CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY, LLC
      7545 N DEL MAR AVENUE, SUITE 103
      FRESNO, CA 93711
    • KAWEAH HEALTH HOME HEALTH
      403 WEST MAIN STREET
      VISALIA, CA 93291
    • SENIOR BRIDGE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC
      155 E. SHAW AVE., SUITE 204
      FRESNO, CA 93710
    • SEVA HOME HEALTH
      661 N PROSPECT ST
      PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
    • THERAPEUTIC HOME HEALTHCARE
      5150 N SIXTH STREET, STE 110
      FRESNO, CA 93710
  • NURSING HOME
    • DELTA NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
      514 NORTH BRIDGE STREET
      VISALIA, CA 93291
    • LINWOOD MEADOWS CARE CENTER
      4444 WEST MEADOW
      VISALIA, CA 93277
    • WESTGATE GARDENS CARE CENTER
      4525 W. TULARE AVE.
      VISALIA, CA 93277

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