STEPHEN G. ABSHIRE MD – NPI #1992899470
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.
STEPHEN ABSHIRE is a physician located in LAFAYETTE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992899470 to STEPHEN ABSHIRE on October 02, 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 9 years ago on Apr 10, 2017. 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 STEPHEN ABSHIRE below.
NPI Profile for
STEPHEN G. ABSHIRE
(more than 19 years ago)
SUITE 303
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503-2636 Phone: (337) 232-6697 Fax: (337) 232-3147
Identifiers for STEPHEN ABSHIRE
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | RR MEDICARE | LA | 100016184 |
| MEDICAID | LA | 1141348 |
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) |
LA | MD011850 |
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
STEPHEN ABSHIRE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- ABBEVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL118 N HOSPITAL DR
ABBEVILLE, LA 70510 - ABROM KAPLAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL1310 WEST SEVENTH STREET
KAPLAN, LA 70548 - ACADIA GENERAL HOSPITAL1305 CROWLEY RAYNE HIGHWAY
CROWLEY, LA 70526 - OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER1214 COOLIDGE AVENUE
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 - OCHSNER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS2390 WEST CONGRESS
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
- ABBEVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL118 N HOSPITAL DR
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