CHALIT WANTHAKAWIKRAN MD – NPI #1376700161
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

CHALIT WANTHAKAWIKRAN is a physician located in LAREDO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1376700161 to CHALIT WANTHAKAWIKRAN on May 20, 2008. 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 last updated on Apr 22, 2025. 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 CHALIT WANTHAKAWIKRAN below.

NPI Profile for
CHALIT WANTHAKAWIKRAN

NPI Number
1376700161
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHALIT WANTHAKAWIKRAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2325 E SAUNDERS ST PLAZA TWO
LAREDO, TX 78041-5434
Phone: (956) 723-4673 Fax: (956) 723-3133
1 Other location(s):
6410 Cresent Loop Ste 100
Laredo, TX 78041-2087
Phone: (956) 723-4673
Fax: (956) 723-3133
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 22, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHALIT WANTHAKAWIKRAN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTX305560002
medicaidTX1376700161
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 P1831

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2325 E SAUNDERS ST PLAZA TWO,
LAREDO, TX 77025-1669

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
CHALIT WANTHAKAWIKRAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO
      10700 MCPHERSON ROAD
      LAREDO, TX 78041
    • LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER
      1700 EAST SAUNDERS
      LAREDO, TX 78044
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA ZAPATA FALCON LAKE DIALYSIS
      2860 S. US Highway 83
      ZAPATA, TX 78076
    • HOPE KIDNEY CLINIC
      2309 EAST SAUNDERS STREET, SUITE 200
      LAREDO, TX 78041
    • HOPE KIDNEY CLINIC LAKEVIEW
      6410 CRESCENT LOOP
      LAREDO, TX 78041
    • SATELLITE HEALTHCARE CENTRAL STATES LLC
      910 GUADALUPE ST SUITE B
      LAREDO, TX 78040
    • SATELLITE HEALTHCARE CENTRAL STATES LLC
      4151 JAIME ZAPATA MEMORIAL HWY
      LAREDO, TX 78046

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