EDGARD M. VERA TAPIA MD – NPI #1235127515
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

EDGARD VERA TAPIA is a physician located in VICTORVILLE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235127515 to EDGARD VERA TAPIA on October 11, 2005. 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 12 years ago on Nov 20, 2014. 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 EDGARD VERA TAPIA below.

NPI Profile for
EDGARD M. VERA TAPIA

NPI Number
1235127515
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EDGARD M. VERA TAPIA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
17207 JASMINE ST
2
VICTORVILLE, CA 92395
Phone: (760) 780-4179 Fax: (760) 241-4591
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for EDGARD VERA TAPIA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA1235127515
MEDICAIDCA00A791770
MEDICAIDCA1871734921
MEDICAIDNV10050B175
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)		 CA A79177

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Additional Information

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
EDGARD VERA TAPIA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DESERT VALLEY HOSPITAL
      16850 BEAR VALLEY RD
      VICTORVILLE, CA 92395
    • ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
      18300 HIGHWAY 18
      APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
    • VICTOR VALLEY GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER
      15248 11TH ST
      VICTORVILLE, CA 92392
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA HESPERIA DIALYSIS CENTER
      14135 Main Street, Suite 501
      Hesperia, CA 92345
    • DAVITA MOJAVE SAGE DIALYSIS
      17207 Jasmine Street
      VICTORVILLE, CA 92395
    • DAVITA VICTOR VALLEY DIALYSIS
      16049 Kamana Road
      Apple Valley, CA 92307
    • DAVITA VISTA DEL SOL DIALYSIS
      15002 Amargosa Road
      VICTORVILLE, CA 92394

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