SCOTT PURGA MD – NPI #1790027050
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.
SCOTT PURGA is a physician located in TROY, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790027050 to SCOTT PURGA on March 25, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 7 years ago on Jun 26, 2019. 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 SCOTT PURGA below.
NPI Profile for
SCOTT PURGA
(more than 13 years ago)
TROY, NY 12180 Phone: (518) 292-6200 Fax: (518) 292-6228
3 Other location(s):
Albany, NY 12208
Phone: (518) 525-1550
Albany, NY 12208-3478
Phone: (518) 262-4000
Troy, NY 12180-2475
Phone: (518) 271-3300
Identifiers for SCOTT PURGA
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | NY | 04594496 |
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 | 284216 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
SCOTT PURGA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL43 NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE, MAIL CODE 34
ALBANY, NY 12208 - SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF TROY, NEW YORK2215 BURDETT AVENUE
TROY, NY 12180 - ST PETER'S HOSPITAL315 SOUTH MANNING BOULEVARD
ALBANY, NY 12208
- ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL43 NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE, MAIL CODE 34
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