CHRISTOPHER J. COSGROVE MD – NPI #1558344085
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

CHRISTOPHER COSGROVE is a physician located in EAST PROVIDENCE, RI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558344085 to CHRISTOPHER COSGROVE on November 29, 2005. 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 17 years ago on Oct 29, 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 CHRISTOPHER COSGROVE below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER J. COSGROVE

NPI Number
1558344085
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER J. COSGROVE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
318 WATERMAN AVE
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914
Phone: (401) 438-5950 Fax: (401) 435-2561
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER COSGROVE

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNARI1354076
OTHERBLUE CHIPRI409631
OTHERBLUE CROSSMAJ25095
OTHERBLUE CROSSRI10941
OTHERCIGNA420927-002
OTHERHARVARD PILGRIM10318
OTHERNEIGHBORHOOD27913
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICARE390008342
OTHERTOFTS010940
OTHERUNITED3100312
MEDICAIDMA110007969A
MEDICAIDRI7009941
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)		 MA 213611

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
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1995
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
CHRISTOPHER COSGROVE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • KENT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      455 TOLL GATE RD
      WARWICK, RI 02886
    • NEWPORT HOSPITAL
      11 FRIENDSHIP STREET
      NEWPORT, RI 02840
    • RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
      593 EDDY STREET
      PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
    • THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
      164 SUMMIT AVENUE
      PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
    • WOMEN & INFANTS HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND
      101 DUDLEY STREET
      PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DIALYSIS CENTER OF WEST WARWICK
      1775 Bald Hill Road
      WARWICK, RI 02886

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