BEHNOUD BEROUKHIM M.D. – NPI #1639477136
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

BEHNOUD BEROUKHIM is a physician located in LOS ANGELES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1639477136 to BEHNOUD BEROUKHIM on March 08, 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 10 years ago on Apr 15, 2016. 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 BEHNOUD BEROUKHIM below.

NPI Profile for
BEHNOUD BEROUKHIM

NPI Number
1639477136
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BEHNOUD BEROUKHIM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
8635 W 3RD ST STE 1195W
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048-6146
Phone: (310) 423-8661 Fax: (310) 423-8665
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)		 CA A117510

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
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
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
BEHNOUD BEROUKHIM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
      8700 BEVERLY BLVD
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA BEVERLYWOOD DIALYSIS
      2080 Century Park East, Suite 210
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90067
    • U.S. RENAL CARE BEVERLY HILLS DIALYSIS
      8420 Wilshrie Blvd.
      BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
    • U.S. RENAL CARE SHERMAN OAKS DIALYSIS
      4955 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 111
      Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
    • U.S. RENAL CARE WESTSIDE DIALYSIS
      300 S. Robertson Blvd.
      Los Angeles, CA 90048

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