SARAH B. PURYEAR M.D., M.P.H. – NPI #1568766830
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.

SARAH PURYEAR is a physician located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568766830 to SARAH PURYEAR on December 31, 2010. 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 6 years ago on Mar 10, 2020. 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 SARAH PURYEAR below.

NPI Profile for
SARAH B. PURYEAR

NPI Number
1568766830
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SARAH B. PURYEAR
Credentials
M.D., M.P.H.
Primary location
995 POTRERO AVE
BLDG 80 WARD 86 FL 6
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110
Phone: (628) 206-2400 Fax: (628) 206-7514
1 Other location(s):
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287-0001
Phone: (410) 955-5000
Mailing address
513 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143-2205
Phone: (410) 955-5000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 10, 2020

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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 A148094

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

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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