GABRIEL I. UWAIFO MD – NPI #1043267818
Internal Medicine

An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

GABRIEL UWAIFO is a physician located in SPRINGFIELD, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1043267818 to GABRIEL UWAIFO on May 27, 2006. 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 207RE0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Mar 18, 2024. 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 GABRIEL UWAIFO below.

NPI Profile for
GABRIEL I. UWAIFO

NPI Number
1043267818
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GABRIEL I. UWAIFO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
751 N RUTLEDGE ST STE 1700
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702-4968
Phone: (217) 545-8000 Fax: (217) 545-1229
1 Other location(s):
2750 Gause Blvd E
Slidell, LA 70461-4149
Phone: (985) 639-3777
Fax: (985) 661-3555
Mailing address
PO BOX 19639
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62794-9639
Phone: (217) 545-8000 Fax: (217) 545-2101
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 18, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for GABRIEL UWAIFO

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidAL106178
medicaidDC034604200
medicaidIL036166674
medicaidLA1393959
medicaidMD401048500
medicaidMS05538368
medicaidMS106178
medicaidVA58884349
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
207RE0101X
- Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Primary)		 MS 19937
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 IL 036.166674

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
GABRIEL UWAIFO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
      1516 JEFFERSON HWY
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHSHORE, L L C
      100 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      SLIDELL, LA 70461
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-HANCOCK
      149 DRINKWATER BLVD
      BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS 39520
    • SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1001 GAUSE BLVD
      SLIDELL, LA 70458

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