ABDUL W. NURISTANI M.D. – NPI #1245467273
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

ABDUL NURISTANI is a physician located in SACRAMENTO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245467273 to ABDUL NURISTANI on June 17, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 6 years ago on Jun 26, 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 ABDUL NURISTANI below.

NPI Profile for
ABDUL W. NURISTANI

NPI Number
1245467273
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ABDUL W. NURISTANI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2288 AUBURN BLVD STE 105
SACRAMENTO, CA 95821-1619
Phone: (916) 500-4706 Fax: (916) 200-4999
Mailing address
PO BOX 980934
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95798-0934
Phone: (916) 500-4706 Fax: (916) 200-4999
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 26, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ABDUL NURISTANI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA1194242313
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 A121191
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CA A 121191

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
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCES UNIV SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY - Graduated 2016
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
ABDUL NURISTANI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL
      4001 J ST
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
    • MERCY SAN JUAN MEDICAL CENTER
      6501 COYLE AVE
      CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
    • OROVILLE HOSPITAL
      2767 OLIVE HIGHWAY
      OROVILLE, CA 95966
    • SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER, SACRAMENTO
      2825 CAPITOL AVENUE
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
    • SUTTER ROSEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
      ONE MEDICAL PLAZA
      ROSEVILLE, CA 95661
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • SOUTHGATE DIALYSIS
      7231 E SOUTHGATE DRIVE
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95823
  • HOSPICE
    • SUTTER VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE
      3001 LAVA RIDGE COURT, SUITE 330B
      ROSEVILLE, CA 95661
    • VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
      2710 GATEWAY OAKS DRIVE, SUITE 100 SOUTH
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

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