SHIVA K. AKULA M.D – NPI #1679643639
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.
SHIVA AKULA is a physician located in NEW ORLEANS, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679643639 to SHIVA AKULA on November 08, 2006. 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 5 years ago on Sep 27, 2021. 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 SHIVA AKULA below.
The provider associated with this NPI number, 1679643639, has been excluded by the Office of Inspector General.
NPI Profile for
SHIVA K. AKULA
(more than 19 years ago)
SUITE #65
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115-3628 Phone: (504) 899-2376 Fax: (504) 899-2377
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Identifiers for SHIVA AKULA
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | LA | 1119644 |
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) |
LA | 08303R |
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Additional Information
SHIVA AKULA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- TOURO INFIRMARY1401 FOUCHER STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
- TOURO INFIRMARY1401 FOUCHER STREET
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