RICHARD A. HOCHMAN MD – NPI #1457324709
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

RICHARD HOCHMAN is a physician located in MALDEN, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457324709 to RICHARD HOCHMAN on February 08, 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 15 years ago on Sep 08, 2011. 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 RICHARD HOCHMAN below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD A. HOCHMAN

NPI Number
1457324709
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD A. HOCHMAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
380 PLEASANT ST
SUITE 13
MALDEN, MA 02148-8123
Phone: (781) 322-3005 Fax: (781) 322-1394
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD HOCHMAN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMA2045931
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)		 MA 37725
207RG0300X
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine		 MA 37725
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MA 37725

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
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1973
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
RICHARD HOCHMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
      330 BROOKLINE AVENUE
      BOSTON, MA 02215
    • CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE
      1493 CAMBRIDGE STREET
      CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
    • LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON
      41 & 45 MALL ROAD
      BURLINGTON, MA 01803
    • MELROSEWAKEFIELD HEALTHCARE
      585 LEBANON STREET
      MELROSE, MA 02176
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ALL CARE VNA-GREATER LYNN INC
      210 MARKET STREET
      LYNN, MA 01901
    • PATHWAYS HEALTHCARE
      400 CROWN COLONY DRIVE SUITE 202
      QUINCY, MA 02169
    • VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF BOSTON
      97 LIBBEY INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY
      WEYMOUTH, MA 02189
  • HOSPICE
    • ALL CARE HOSPICE INC
      210 MARKET STREET
      LYNN, MA 01901

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