ASIF ALAVI M.D. – NPI #1790952562
Internal Medicine

An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ASIF ALAVI is a physician located in DETROIT, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790952562 to ASIF ALAVI on May 12, 2008. 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 207RH0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Sep 29, 2023. 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 ASIF ALAVI below.

NPI Profile for
ASIF ALAVI

NPI Number
1790952562
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ASIF ALAVI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4100 JOHN R
KARMANOS CANCER CENTER
DETROIT, MI 48201-2013
Phone: (800) 527-6266 Fax: (313) 576-8767
Mailing address
1560 E MAPLE RD
SUITE 400-CREDENTIALING DEPARTMENT
TROY, MI 48083-1138
Phone: (800) 527-6266 Fax: (313) 576-8767
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 29, 2023

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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
207RH0000X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology (Primary)		 MI 4301107928
207RX0202X
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology		 MI 4301107928
207RH0003X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology		 MI 4301107928
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MI 4301107928

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 MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL - 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 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
ASIF ALAVI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DETROIT RECEIVING HOSPITAL
      4201 ST ANTOINE ST - 2C
      DETROIT, MI 48201
    • HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      3990 JOHN R STREET
      DETROIT, MI 48201
    • HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
      2799 W GRAND BLVD
      DETROIT, MI 48202
    • KARMANOS CANCER CENTER
      4100 JOHN R
      DETROIT, MI 48201

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