ROOPINDER S. POONIA M.D. – NPI #1255345112
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

ROOPINDER POONIA is a physician located in CARMICHAEL, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1255345112 to ROOPINDER POONIA on July 28, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his former name ROOPINDER SINGH. 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 14 years ago on Nov 13, 2012. 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 ROOPINDER POONIA below.

NPI Profile for
ROOPINDER S. POONIA

NPI Number
1255345112
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROOPINDER S. POONIA
Former Name: ROOPINDER SINGH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6555 COYLE AVENUE
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608-0302
Phone: (916) 733-3344 Fax: (916) 733-5365
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ROOPINDER POONIA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERMEDICARE RAILROAD #CAP00803741
MEDICAIDCA1255345112
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 A96233
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CA A96233

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

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
ROOPINDER POONIA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL
      4001 J ST
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
    • MERCY HOSPITAL OF FOLSOM
      1650 CREEKSIDE DRIVE
      FOLSOM, CA 95630
    • MERCY SAN JUAN MEDICAL CENTER
      6501 COYLE AVE
      CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
    • METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SACRAMENTO
      7500 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95823
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA ANTELOPE DIALYSIS CENTER
      6406 TUPELO DRIVE STE-A
      CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA 95621
    • DAVITA MANZANITA DIALYSIS CENTER
      4005 MANZANITA AVENUE
      CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
    • DAVITA NORTH HIGHLANDS DIALYSIS CENTER
      4612 ROSEVILLE ROAD SUITE 100
      NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA 95660
    • DAVITA ORANGEVALE DIALYSIS CENTER
      9267 GREENBACK LANE #A2
      ORANGEVALE, CA 95662
    • DCI MADISON DIALYSIS CLINIC
      5222 MADISON AVENUE
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95841

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