JOHN M. CARETHERS M.D. – NPI #1518048990
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.
JOHN CARETHERS is a physician located in LA JOLLA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518048990 to JOHN CARETHERS on October 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 last updated on Jun 28, 2024. 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 JOHN CARETHERS below.
NPI Profile for
JOHN M. CARETHERS
(more than 19 years ago)
LA JOLLA, CA 92037-1300 Phone: (800) 926-8273 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
LA Jolla, CA 92037-1300
Phone: (800) 926-8273
San Diego, CA 92103-9000
Phone: (800) 926-8273
1st floor Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5902
Phone: (734) 647-8906
LOS ANGELES, CA 90074-0001 Phone: Fax:
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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 | G081894 |
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
MI | 4301059491 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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