DAVID O. OPAWUMI MD – NPI #1316931140
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

DAVID OPAWUMI is a physician located in EL PASO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316931140 to DAVID OPAWUMI on September 08, 2005. 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 17 years ago on Jan 30, 2009. 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 DAVID OPAWUMI below.

NPI Profile for
DAVID O. OPAWUMI

NPI Number
1316931140
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAVID O. OPAWUMI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
10201 GATEWAY WEST BLVD
STE 210
EL PASO, TX 79925-7652
Phone: (972) 591-2922 Fax: (915) 591-0495
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DAVID OPAWUMI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDNJ0067938
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)		 TX M8227
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 NJ 25MA07841900

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Additional Information

Education
RUTGERS NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2001
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
DAVID OPAWUMI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTER A CAMPUS OF LPDS HEALTHC
      1801 NORTH OREGON STREET
      EL PASO, TX 79902
    • THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - EAST CAMPUS
      3280 JOE BATTLE BLVD
      EL PASO, TX 79938
    • THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - SIERRA CAMPUS
      1625 MEDICAL CENTER DR
      EL PASO, TX 79902
    • THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE TRANSMOUNTAIN CAMPUS
      2000 TRANSMOUNTAIN RD
      EL PASO, TX 79911
    • UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO
      4815 ALAMEDA AVE
      EL PASO, TX 79905
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DSI EL PASO NORTH LLC
      3359 Fred Wilson Ave
      EL PASO, TX 79904
    • US RENAL CARE EAST EL PASO DIALYSIS
      10737 GATEWAY W STE 100
      EL PASO, TX 79935
    • US RENAL CARE SOUTH EL PASO DIALYSIS
      10651 NORTH LOOP
      SOCORRO, TX 79927
    • US RENAL CARE WEST EL PASO DIALYSIS
      3100 N STANTON
      EL PASO, TX 79902

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