TESSIE OTERO-TRUITT MD – NPI #1700881885
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.

TESSIE OTERO-TRUITT is a physician located in SOUTH BOSTON, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1700881885 to TESSIE OTERO-TRUITT on June 16, 2005. 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 10 years ago on Jan 14, 2016. 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 TESSIE OTERO-TRUITT below.

NPI Profile for
TESSIE OTERO-TRUITT

NPI Number
1700881885
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
TESSIE OTERO-TRUITT
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2232 WILBORN AVE
STE B
SOUTH BOSTON, VA 24592-1662
Phone: (434) 575-5844 Fax: (434) 575-0862
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for TESSIE OTERO-TRUITT

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERANTHEMVA281110
OTHEROPTIMAVA44141
MEDICAIDVA006082807
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)
VA 0101052342

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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
TESSIE OTERO-TRUITT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTRA HEALTH - LYNCHBURG GEN HOSPITAL
      1901 TATE SPRINGS ROAD
      LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
    • SENTARA HALIFAX REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      2204 WILBORN AVENUE
      SOUTH BOSTON, VA 24592
    • SOVAH HEALTH MARTINSVILLE
      142 SOUTH MAIN STREET
      DANVILLE, VA 24541

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