SALAM F. ALKASSPOOLES MD – NPI #1548319965
Internal Medicine

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

SALAM ALKASSPOOLES is a physician located in LOS ANGELES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548319965 to SALAM ALKASSPOOLES on January 09, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jan 24, 2019. 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 SALAM ALKASSPOOLES below.

NPI Profile for
SALAM F. ALKASSPOOLES

NPI Number
1548319965
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SALAM F. ALKASSPOOLES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
11633 SAN VICENTE BLVD
SUITE 314
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049-6511
Phone: (310) 207-0020 Fax: (310) 207-0030
Mailing address
11633 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 314
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049-6514
Phone: (310) 207-0020 Fax: (310) 207-0030
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for SALAM ALKASSPOOLES

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERLICENSECAG81802
MEDICAIDCA00G818020
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
207RI0200X
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease (Primary)
CA G81802

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Additional Information

Education
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
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
SALAM ALKASSPOOLES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
      8700 BEVERLY BLVD
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
    • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL AT HOLLYWOOD
      6245 DE LONGPRE AVE
      HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028

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