KRISHNA SANKARAN MD – NPI #1558353631
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.

KRISHNA SANKARAN is a physician located in ROCKFORD, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558353631 to KRISHNA SANKARAN on August 16, 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 15 years ago on Apr 22, 2011. 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 KRISHNA SANKARAN below.

NPI Profile for
KRISHNA SANKARAN

NPI Number
1558353631
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KRISHNA SANKARAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
612 ROXBURY RD
ROCKFORD, IL 61107-5089
Phone: (815) 227-8300 Fax: (815) 227-8301
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for KRISHNA SANKARAN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSIL1616108
MEDICAIDIL036079225
MEDICAIDWI31879200
Taxonomy Code(s)

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Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)
IL 036079225

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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
KRISHNA SANKARAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JAVON BEA HOSPITAL
      2400 NORTH ROCKTON AVENUE
      ROCKFORD, IL 61103
    • OSF SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER
      5666 EAST STATE STREET
      ROCKFORD, IL 61108
    • SWEDISH AMERICAN HOSPITAL
      1401 EAST STATE STREET
      ROCKFORD, IL 61104
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA CHURCHVIEW DIALYSIS
      417 Ware Avenue
      ROCKFORD, IL 61107
    • DAVITA ROCKFORD DIALYSIS
      3339 N. ROCKTON AVE
      ROCKFORD, IL 61103
    • DAVITA ROXBURY DIALYSIS CENTER
      622 ROXBURY ROAD
      ROCKFORD, IL 61107

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