IRA M. EPSTEIN DO – NPI #1205886207
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

IRA EPSTEIN is a physician located in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1205886207 to IRA EPSTEIN on May 11, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 27, 2024. 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 IRA EPSTEIN below.

NPI Profile for
IRA M. EPSTEIN

NPI Number
1205886207
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
IRA M. EPSTEIN
Credentials
DO
Primary location
6331 BOULEVARD 26
STE 220
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180-1590
Phone: (817) 628-0284 Fax: (817) 628-0288
Mailing address
1600 WATERS RIDGE DR STE A
LEWISVILLE, TX 75057-6039
Phone: (940) 320-1708 Fax: (940) 565-5457
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 27, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for IRA EPSTEIN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTX43661004
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 TX K6844

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
COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LOS ANGELES - Graduated 1976
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
IRA EPSTEIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS
      4401 BOOTH CALLOWAY ROAD
      NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA RENAL CENTER OF THE HILLS
      6331 BOULEVARD 26
      NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180
    • DIALYZE DIRECT SUGARLAND
      16545 SW Freeway
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479

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