DAVID M. ALTSHULER MD PHD – NPI #1679642474
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.
DAVID ALTSHULER is a physician located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679642474 to DAVID ALTSHULER on November 07, 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
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NPI Profile for
DAVID M. ALTSHULER
(more than 19 years ago)
3RD FLOOR S50340 DIABETES UNIT
BOSTON, MA 02114 Phone: (617) 726-8722 Fax: (617) 724-8534
MASS GENERAL PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATION
CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129-9142 Phone: (617) 724-0287 Fax: (617) 726-2894
Identifiers for DAVID ALTSHULER
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | BCBS MA | MA | J21705 |
| other | TUFTS HEALTH PLAN | MA | 150653 |
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 | 150653 |
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
MA | 150653 |
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.