SALIM S. ABUNNAJA MD – NPI #1699903401
Internal Medicine

A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SALIM ABUNNAJA is a physician located in MORGANTOWN, WV. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1699903401 to SALIM ABUNNAJA on June 30, 2009. 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 207RB0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. 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 SALIM ABUNNAJA below.

NPI Profile for
SALIM S. ABUNNAJA

NPI Number
1699903401
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SALIM S. ABUNNAJA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506-1200
Phone: (304) 598-4800 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
2823 Fresno St
UCSF Fresno, Department of Srurgery
Fresno, CA 93721-1324
Phone: (559) 459-7322
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 09, 2021

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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
207RB0002X
- Internal Medicine / Obesity Medicine (Primary)		 WV 27619
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
DIRECT ADDRESS
Content Type
CSV
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR,
MORGANTOWN, WV 77025-1669

Additional Information

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
SALIM ABUNNAJA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
      1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      MORGANTOWN, WV 26506

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