USCHI C. AUGUSTE MD – NPI #1679872824
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

USCHI AUGUSTE is a physician located in WEST ISLIP, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679872824 to USCHI AUGUSTE on March 26, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on May 08, 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 USCHI AUGUSTE below.

NPI Profile for
USCHI C. AUGUSTE

NPI Number
1679872824
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
USCHI C. AUGUSTE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
540 UNION BLVD
WEST ISLIP, NY 11795-3105
Phone: (631) 669-2555 Fax: (631) 669-5787
Mailing address
Same as primary location
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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 NY 274642

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

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
USCHI AUGUSTE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1000 MONTAUK HIGHWAY
      WEST ISLIP, NY 11795
    • NS/LIJ HS SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL
      301 EAST MAIN STREET
      BAY SHORE, NY 11706
    • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL - THE HEART CENTER
      100 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
      ROSLYN, NY 11576

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