MELVYN L. BERNSTEIN M.D. – NPI #1295761104
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.
MELVYN BERNSTEIN is a physician located in BEDFORD, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295761104 to MELVYN BERNSTEIN on June 23, 2006. 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 Keep in mind, having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.
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NPI Profile for
MELVYN L. BERNSTEIN
(about 20 years ago)
BEDFORD, TX 76021-7971 Phone: (817) 975-5685 Fax:
BEDFORD, TX 76095-0826 Phone: (817) 569-0296 Fax:
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Identifiers for MELVYN BERNSTEIN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | NY | 00818066 |
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 | L3579 |
| 207WX0120X - Ophthalmology / Cornea and External Diseases Specialist |
TX | L3579 |
| 207WX0109X - Ophthalmology / Neuro-ophthalmology |
TX | L3579 |
| 207RE0101X - Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism |
TX | L3579 |
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
TX | L3579 |
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.