ZVI A. ALPERN MD – NPI #1023115748
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ZVI ALPERN is a physician located in SMITHTOWN, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1023115748 to ZVI ALPERN on September 17, 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 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on May 01, 2008. 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 ZVI ALPERN below.

NPI Profile for
ZVI A. ALPERN

NPI Number
1023115748
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ZVI A. ALPERN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
48 ROUTE 25A
STE 307
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787-1431
Phone: (631) 265-0062 Fax: (631) 265-0590
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)		 NY 156485
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 NY 154485

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

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
ZVI ALPERN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITAL
      50 ROUTE 25A
      SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
    • SUNY/STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER SUNY
      STONY BROOK, NY 11794

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