TAFT P. BHUKET M.D. – NPI #1427004415
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

TAFT BHUKET is a physician located in BERKELEY, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427004415 to TAFT BHUKET on May 25, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 Apr 15, 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 TAFT BHUKET below.

NPI Profile for
TAFT P. BHUKET

NPI Number
1427004415
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
TAFT P. BHUKET
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2999 REGENT ST
SUITE 425
BERKELEY, CA 94705-2146
Phone: (510) 548-6555 Fax: (510) 548-0176
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
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)		 CA A94983

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
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS - Graduated 1999
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:
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
TAFT BHUKET is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALAMEDA HOSPITAL
      2070 CLINTON AVENUE
      ALAMEDA, CA 94501
    • HIGHLAND HOSPITAL
      1411 EAST 31ST STREET
      OAKLAND, CA 94602

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