MICHAEL S. GERSCH MD – NPI #1326068867
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 GERSCH is a physician located in HOT SPRINGS, AR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1326068867 to MICHAEL GERSCH on July 20, 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 6 years ago on Jan 15, 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 MICHAEL GERSCH below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL S. GERSCH

NPI Number
1326068867
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL S. GERSCH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
115 WRIGHTS ST
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913-6240
Phone: (501) 321-9803 Fax: (501) 321-0710
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 15, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL GERSCH

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERARKANSAS STATE LICENSEARE5561
OTHERRRMEDICAREP00615007
MEDICAIDAR170080001
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)		 AR E5561

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 TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON - Graduated 2000
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 GERSCH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      130 MEDICAL CIRCLE
      NASHVILLE, AR 71852
    • NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER
      1910 MALVERN AVENUE
      HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901
    • ST VINCENT HOT SPRINGS
      300 WERNER STREET
      HOT SPRINGS, AR 71903
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA DEGRAY DIALYSIS
      312 PROFESSIONAL PARK DR STE H
      ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923
    • DAVITA HOT SPRINGS DIALYSIS
      115 WRIGHTS ST STE A
      HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
    • DAVITA RIVER VALLEY DIALYSIS
      3121 W SECOND CT
      RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72801

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