KANAGARATNAM SIVALINGAM M.D. – NPI #1578578365
Internal Medicine

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

KANAGARATNAM SIVALINGAM is a physician located in LANCASTER, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578578365 to KANAGARATNAM SIVALINGAM on July 30, 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 207RG0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Dec 18, 2014. 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 KANAGARATNAM SIVALINGAM below.

NPI Profile for
KANAGARATNAM SIVALINGAM

NPI Number
1578578365
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KANAGARATNAM SIVALINGAM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
44725 N. 10TH ST. WEST
SUITE 170
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Phone: (661) 726-3724 Fax: (661) 726-3063
Mailing address
44725 N. 10TH ST WEST
SUITE 170
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Phone: (661) 726-3724 Fax: (661) 726-3723
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
207RG0300X
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine (Primary)		 CA A30091
174400000X
- Specialist		 CA A30091

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

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 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
KANAGARATNAM SIVALINGAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BLUE SKY HOME HEALTH CARE, INC
      16501 SHERMAN WAY, SUITE 210
      VAN NUYS, CA 91406
    • GET WELL HOME HEALTH, INC
      28436 CONSTELLATION ROAD, SUITE 200
      VALENCIA, CA 91355

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