GEORGE J. GIOKAS M.D. – NPI #1093745002
Internal Medicine
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
GEORGE GIOKAS is a physician located in ALBANY, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1093745002 to GEORGE GIOKAS on July 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Nov 15, 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 GEORGE GIOKAS below.
NPI Profile for
GEORGE J. GIOKAS
(about 20 years ago)
ALBANY, NY 12205-3809 Phone: (518) 525-5064 Fax:
4 Other location(s):
Albany, NY 12208-1707
Phone: (518) 525-5064
Fax: (518) 285-8192
Schenectady, NY 12308-2425
Phone: (518) 525-5064
Fax: (518) 285-8192
Troy, NY 12180-2466
Phone: (518) 525-5064
Fax: (518) 285-8192
Troy, NY 12180-2250
Phone: (518) 279-5700
ALBANY, NY 12212-4890 Phone: (518) 525-5634 Fax: (518) 649-4094
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Identifiers for GEORGE GIOKAS
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207RH0002X - Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary) |
NY | 147811 |
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
NY | 147811 |
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.
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- Endpoint
- [email protected]
- Endpoint type
- Direct Messaging Address
- Endpoint Description
- SPHP PAYER CREDENTIALING
- Content Type
- OTHER
- Affiliation
- N
- Endpoint Location
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433 RIVER ST STE 3000,
TROY, NY 77025-1669
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
GEORGE GIOKAS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- ELLIS HOSPITAL1101 NOTT STREET
SCHENECTADY, NY 12308
- ELLIS HOSPITAL1101 NOTT STREET
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