MYRIAM C. VELA-ORTIZ M.D. – NPI #1306187570
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

MYRIAM VELA-ORTIZ is a physician located in CARROLLTON, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1306187570 to MYRIAM VELA-ORTIZ on March 12, 2013. 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 12, 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 MYRIAM VELA-ORTIZ below.

NPI Profile for
MYRIAM C. VELA-ORTIZ

NPI Number
1306187570
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MYRIAM C. VELA-ORTIZ
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
157 CLINIC AVE STE 203
CARROLLTON, GA 30117
Phone: (770) 832-0429 Fax: (770) 838-9108
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 12, 2020

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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)		 GA 080127
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 PA MT203196

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
MYRIAM VELA-ORTIZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COPPER QUEEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      101 COLE AVENUE
      BISBEE, AZ 85603
    • NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
      6200 NORTH LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD
      TUCSON, AZ 85741
    • ORO VALLEY HOSPITAL
      1551 EAST TANGERINE ROAD
      ORO VALLEY, AZ 85755
    • ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
      350 NORTH WILMOT ROAD
      TUCSON, AZ 85711
    • ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL
      1601 WEST ST MARY'S ROAD
      TUCSON, AZ 85745
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE DIALYSIS
      7490 S CAMINO DE OESTE
      TUCSON, AZ 85757
    • DAVITA TUCSON WEST DIALYSIS
      1780 W ANKLAM RD
      TUCSON, AZ 85745
    • DESERT DIALYSIS SAHUARITA (DCI)
      1700 W COMMERCE POINTE PL
      SAHUARITA, AZ 85629
    • DOUGLAS DIALYSIS CENTER (DCI)
      99 E 16TH ST
      DOUGLAS, AZ 85607

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