DAKOTA BOSTON MD – NPI #1962899971
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

DAKOTA BOSTON is a physician located in SHREVEPORT, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1962899971 to DAKOTA BOSTON on April 17, 2015. 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 4 years ago on Jul 12, 2022. 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 DAKOTA BOSTON below.

NPI Profile for
DAKOTA BOSTON

NPI Number
1962899971
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAKOTA BOSTON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1811 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP STE 480
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105-5765
Phone: (318) 212-2810 Fax: (318) 212-2818
1 Other location(s):
1501 Kings Hwy
Internal Medicine
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
Phone: (318) 813-2528
Mailing address
2449 HOSPITAL DR STE 400
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111-1914
Phone: (182) 127-9023 Fax: (318) 212-7905
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 12, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for DAKOTA BOSTON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA2387928
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)		 LA MD.307727
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 LA MD.307727

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
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT - Graduated 2015
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
DAKOTA BOSTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT
      1541 KINGS HIGHWAY
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
    • WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC
      2600 GREENWOOD ROAD
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71103

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