SIDDIKA E. KARAKAS M.D. – NPI #1386629970
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

SIDDIKA KARAKAS is a physician located in SACRAMENTO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386629970 to SIDDIKA KARAKAS on December 07, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name SIDIKA KARAKAS. 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 11 years ago on Apr 30, 2015. 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 SIDDIKA KARAKAS below.

NPI Profile for
SIDDIKA E. KARAKAS

NPI Number
1386629970
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SIDDIKA E. KARAKAS
Former Name: SIDIKA KARAKAS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4150 V STREET, SUITE G400
UCDMC ENDOCRINOLOGY
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Phone: (916) 734-3730 Fax: (916) 734-7953
Mailing address
515 WAXWING PL
DAVIS, CA 95616-7524
Phone: (530) 752-6254 Fax: (530) 754-9162
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
207RE0101X
- Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Primary)		 CA A33466

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

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