DAVID K. TWITCHELL MD – NPI #1679215719
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.

DAVID TWITCHELL is a physician located in PHOENIX, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679215719 to DAVID TWITCHELL on April 09, 2022. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 last updated on Sep 03, 2025. 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 DAVID TWITCHELL below.

NPI Profile for
DAVID K. TWITCHELL

NPI Number
1679215719
Enumeration Date

(more than 4 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAVID K. TWITCHELL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1441 N. 12TH ST.
ADVANCED LIVER DISEASE AND TRANSPLANT CENTER, FLOOR # 2
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Phone: (602) 521-5800 Fax: (602) 521-5334
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 03, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for DAVID TWITCHELL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherLICENSEAZ77448
otherTEXAS MEDICAL BOARDTXBP10078779
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)
AZ 77448

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 UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2022
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

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