UJJWALA S. DHEERIYA M.D. – NPI #1770508582
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

UJJWALA DHEERIYA is a physician located in TORRANCE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1770508582 to UJJWALA DHEERIYA on July 13, 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 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 12 years ago on Jun 12, 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 UJJWALA DHEERIYA below.

NPI Profile for
UJJWALA S. DHEERIYA

NPI Number
1770508582
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
UJJWALA S. DHEERIYA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2900 LOMITA BLVD.
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 784-8713 Fax: (310) 784-4991
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
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
207RH0002X
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary)		 CA A70781
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CA A70781

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 VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1996
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
UJJWALA DHEERIYA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
      3330 LOMITA BLVD
      TORRANCE, CA 90509
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • TORRANCE MEMORIAL HOME HEALTH
      3121 SKYPARK DR. SUITE 3124
      TORRANCE, CA 90505
  • HOSPICE
    • GOOD GRACE HOSPICE CARE, INC
      1110 N BRAND BLVD SUITE 303
      GLENDALE, CA 91202
    • TORRANCE MEMORIAL HOSPICE
      23326 HAWTHORNE BLVD SUITE 100 B
      TORRANCE, CA 90505

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