HISHAM ABU FARSAK – NPI #1346736857
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

HISHAM ABU FARSAK is a physician located in PADUCAH, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1346736857 to HISHAM ABU FARSAK on July 09, 2018. 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 4 years ago on Jul 11, 2022. 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 HISHAM ABU FARSAK below.

NPI Profile for
HISHAM ABU FARSAK

NPI Number
1346736857
Enumeration Date

(about 8 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
HISHAM ABU FARSAK
Primary location
1532 LONE OAK RD STE 315
PADUCAH, KY 42003-7942
Phone: (270) 538-5880 Fax: (270) 538-5870
Mailing address
210 BURLEY AVE STE D
HOPKINSVILLE, KY 42240-8725
Phone: (270) 538-5880 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 11, 2022

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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)		 KY 56366

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

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
HISHAM ABU FARSAK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JENNIE STUART MEDICAL CENTER
      320 WEST 18TH STREET
      HOPKINSVILLE, KY 42240
    • TRIGG COUNTY HOSPITAL
      254 MAIN STREET
      CADIZ, KY 42211

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