SHOBHA N. JOSHI M.D. – NPI #1346327822
Internal Medicine

The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SHOBHA JOSHI is a physician located in NEW ORLEANS, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1346327822 to SHOBHA JOSHI on November 01, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name SHOBHA VASANT NADKARNI. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0008X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hepatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 17 years ago on Sep 03, 2009. 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 SHOBHA JOSHI below.

NPI Profile for
SHOBHA N. JOSHI

NPI Number
1346327822
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SHOBHA N. JOSHI
Former Name: SHOBHA VASANT NADKARNI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Phone: (504) 842-4000 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for SHOBHA JOSHI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1114464
MEDICAIDMS00125420
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
207RI0008X
- Internal Medicine / Hepatology (Primary)		 LA MD.14379R
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology		 LA MD.14379R

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
SHOBHA JOSHI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
      1516 JEFFERSON HWY
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
    • OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1214 COOLIDGE AVENUE
      LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE
      17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR
      BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHSHORE, L L C
      100 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      SLIDELL, LA 70461
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-HANCOCK
      149 DRINKWATER BLVD
      BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS 39520

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