ASHWIN P. JAIKISHEN M.D. – NPI #1437449923
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

ASHWIN JAIKISHEN is a physician located in METAIRIE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1437449923 to ASHWIN JAIKISHEN on April 18, 2011. 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 21, 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 ASHWIN JAIKISHEN below.

NPI Profile for
ASHWIN P. JAIKISHEN

NPI Number
1437449923
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ASHWIN P. JAIKISHEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4409 UTICA ST STE 100
METAIRIE, LA 70006-6579
Phone: (504) 457-3687 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
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)		 LA MD.207430

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

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
ASHWIN JAIKISHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
      4200 HOUMA BLVD
      METAIRIE, LA 70006
    • NEW ORLEANS EAST HOSPITAL
      5620 READ BLVD
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127
    • ST BERNARD PARISH HOSPITAL
      8000 WEST JUDGE PEREZ DRIVE
      CHALMETTE, LA 70043
    • ST CHARLES PARISH HOSPITAL
      1057 PAUL MAILLARD ROAD
      LULING, LA 70070
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FKC - CHALMETTE
      3027 JEAN LAFITTE PKWY
      CHALMETTE, LA 70043
    • FKC - NEW ORLEANS DOWNTOWN
      2235 POYDRAS ST
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
    • FMCNA - CRESCENT HOME THERAPY
      3030 N ARNOULT, STE B
      METAIRIE, LA 70002
    • FMCNA - KENNER DIALYSIS
      2717 DECATUR ST
      KENNER, LA 70062
    • FMCNA - METAIRIE
      4425 UTICA ST
      METAIRIE, LA 70006

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