ELHAM AFGHANI M.D. – NPI #1710166095
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

ELHAM AFGHANI is a physician located in BALTIMORE, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710166095 to ELHAM AFGHANI on November 02, 2007. 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 5 years ago on Jul 07, 2021. 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 ELHAM AFGHANI below.

NPI Profile for
ELHAM AFGHANI

NPI Number
1710166095
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ELHAM AFGHANI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
600 N WOLFE ST # 465
BALTIMORE, MD 21287-0005
Phone: (410) 955-9697 Fax: (410) 614-7340
1 Other location(s):
5215 Loughboro Rd NW
Washington, DC 20016-2618
Phone: (202) 660-5555
Fax: (202) 660-6103
Mailing address
530 S JACKSON ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202-1675
Phone: (502) 852-5851 Fax: (502) 852-6056
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 07, 2021

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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)		 DC MD200001388
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CA A 107262

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 CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2007
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ELHAM AFGHANI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JOHNS HOPKINS BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
      4940 EASTERN AVENUE
      BALTIMORE, MD 21224
    • JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, THE
      600 NORTH WOLFE STREET
      BALTIMORE, MD 21287

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