MICHAEL FAVORITO MD – NPI #1558669176
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

MICHAEL FAVORITO is a physician located in WILMINGTON, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558669176 to MICHAEL FAVORITO on March 06, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 6 years ago on Jan 17, 2020. 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 MICHAEL FAVORITO below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL FAVORITO

NPI Number
1558669176
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL FAVORITO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2421 SILVER STREAM LN
WILMINGTON, NC 28401-7684
Phone: (910) 341-3300 Fax: (910) 251-2067
Mailing address
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401-7307
Phone: (910) 341-3300 Fax: (910) 341-3321
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 17, 2020

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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)		 NC 2013-01295

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
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2006
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
MICHAEL FAVORITO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • J ARTHUR DOSHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      924 HOWE ST
      SOUTHPORT, NC 28461
    • NOVANT HEALTH NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2131 S 17TH ST BOX 9000
      WILMINGTON, NC 28402

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