VAL RAKITA M.D. – NPI #1215220520
Internal Medicine

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

VAL RAKITA is a physician located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1215220520 to VAL RAKITA on May 18, 2011. 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 207RA0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jul 19, 2018. 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 VAL RAKITA below.

NPI Profile for
VAL RAKITA

NPI Number
1215220520
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VAL RAKITA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3509 N BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
Phone: (215) 707-8484 Fax: (215) 707-3946
1 Other location(s):
333 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2434
Phone: (215) 728-6900
Fax: (215) 214-1245
Mailing address
2450 W HUNTING PARK AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129-1302
Phone: (215) 707-8484 Fax: (215) 707-3946
Sole Proprietor
No
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
207RA0001X
- Internal Medicine / Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (Primary)		 PA MD449687
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 PA MD449687

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
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
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
VAL RAKITA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • READING HOSPITAL
      420 S 5TH AVENUE
      WEST READING, PA 19611
    • TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      3401 NORTH BROAD STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140

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