ASHRAF S. DWAL MD – NPI #1689088403
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

ASHRAF DWAL is a physician located in GULFPORT, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1689088403 to ASHRAF DWAL on June 19, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 3 years ago on Sep 01, 2023. 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 ASHRAF DWAL below.

NPI Profile for
ASHRAF S. DWAL

NPI Number
1689088403
Enumeration Date

(about 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ASHRAF S. DWAL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4300B W RAILROAD ST
GULFPORT, MS 39501-2568
Phone: (228) 863-7393 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
80 SEYMOUR ST
HARTFORD, CT 06102-8000
Phone: (718) 818-2419
309 Jackson St
Monroe, LA 71201-7407
Phone: (318) 966-4541
Fax: (318) 966-4543
355 Bard Ave Dept Of
Villa Bldg 1st Floor
Staten Island, NY 10310
Phone: (718) 818-2419
Mailing address
80 SEYMOUR ST
HARTFORD, CT 06102-8000
Phone: (718) 818-2419 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 01, 2023

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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)		 MS 32067
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 LA 310224
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CT 64066

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

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
ASHRAF DWAL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
      1516 JEFFERSON HWY
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
    • ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL
      1202 S TYLER STREET
      COVINGTON, LA 70433
    • WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
      1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
      MARRERO, LA 70072

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