ROBERT K. ALTMAN M.D. – NPI #1588788814
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

ROBERT ALTMAN is a physician located in BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1588788814 to ROBERT ALTMAN on March 19, 2007. 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 previously updated about 10 years ago on Aug 17, 2016. 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 ROBERT ALTMAN below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT K. ALTMAN

NPI Number
1588788814
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT K. ALTMAN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1 DIAMOND HILL RD
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2104
Phone: (908) 273-4300 Fax:
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
207RC0001X
- Internal Medicine / Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (Primary)		 NY 238319
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 NY 238319

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
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2004
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
ROBERT ALTMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
      30 PROSPECT AVE
      HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
    • MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER
      100 MADISON AVE
      MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
    • OVERLOOK MEDICAL CENTER
      99 BEAUVOIR AVENUE
      SUMMIT, NJ 07902

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