RICHARD P. AMES MD – NPI #1225111958
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.

RICHARD AMES is a physician located in NEW YORK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225111958 to RICHARD AMES on October 24, 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 previously updated about 18 years ago on May 16, 2008. 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 RICHARD AMES below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD P. AMES

NPI Number
1225111958
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD P. AMES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1886 BROADWAY
SECOND FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10023
Phone: (917) 224-4270 Fax: (212) 247-8093
Mailing address
110 SHERWOOD ROAD
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Phone: (917) 224-4270 Fax: (212) 247-8093
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD AMES

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDNY00132958
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)
NY 086164

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Additional Information

Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 1958
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD AMES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • AVANTUS UPPER EASTSIDE DIALYSIS
      315 E 62nd Street
      NEW YORK, NY 10065
    • ROGOSIN WEST SIDE
      619 West 54th Street
      NEW YORK, NY 10019

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