WALTER L. ATIGA M.D – NPI #1427050699
Internal Medicine

A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

WALTER ATIGA is a physician located in FARGO, ND. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427050699 to WALTER ATIGA on June 01, 2005. 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 207RC0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 04, 2025. 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 WALTER ATIGA below.

NPI Profile for
WALTER L. ATIGA

NPI Number
1427050699
Enumeration Date

(more than 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WALTER L. ATIGA
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
3000 32ND AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103-6132
Phone: (701) 364-8900 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
44035 Riverside Pkwy Ste 400
Leesburg, VA 20176-8260
Phone: (703) 858-5421
Fax: (703) 858-9573
Mailing address
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805-1951
Phone: (218) 786-8364 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 04, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for WALTER ATIGA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherRAILROAD MEDICARE DCDCP00005816
otherRAILROAD MEDICARE VAVAP00005815
medicaidDC034616400
medicaidMD143891301
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
207RC0001X
- Internal Medicine / Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (Primary)		 ND 21961
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 VA 0101230479

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
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1990
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
WALTER ATIGA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPITAL
      400 WEST SEVENTH ST
      FREDERICK, MD 21701
    • INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL
      44045 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY
      LEESBURG, VA 20176
    • MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER
      110 IRVING STREET NW
      WASHINGTON, DC 20010
    • RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER
      1850 TOWN CENTER PARKWAY
      RESTON, VA 20190
    • VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER
      1701 NORTH GEORGE MASON DRIVE
      ARLINGTON, VA 22205

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