MICHAEL B. COHEN M.D. – NPI #1306895172
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

MICHAEL COHEN is a physician located in READING, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1306895172 to MICHAEL COHEN on May 09, 2006. 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 13 years ago on Feb 04, 2013. 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 MICHAEL COHEN below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL B. COHEN

NPI Number
1306895172
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL B. COHEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
30 NEW CROSSING RD STE 310
READING, MA 01867-3271
Phone: (781) 944-1228 Fax: (781) 944-1168
Mailing address
1 THORNDIKE ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2717
Phone: (617) 591-9494 Fax: (617) 591-9494
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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)		 MA 70992

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
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 1986
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
MICHAEL COHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL
      295 VARNUM AVENUE
      LOWELL, MA 01854
    • MELROSEWAKEFIELD HEALTHCARE
      585 LEBANON STREET
      MELROSE, MA 02176
    • NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER -
      81 HIGHLAND AVENUE
      SALEM, MA 01970
    • WINCHESTER HOSPITAL
      41 HIGHLAND AVENUE
      WINCHESTER, MA 01890
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DCI BALL SQUARE
      643 Broadway
      SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
    • FMC SERVICES OF STONEHAM
      2 MAIN STREET SUITE 100
      STONEHAM, MA 02180
    • NORTH SUBURBAN DIALYSIS CENTER (BMA ESSEX COUNTY)
      Augustine Plaza
      SAUGUS, MA 01906

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