RICARDO VILCHES MD – NPI #1699840454
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.
RICARDO VILCHES is a physician located in LAKELAND, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1699840454 to RICARDO VILCHES on November 21, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name RICARDO LOPEZ. 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 Mar 07, 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 RICARDO VILCHES below.
NPI Profile for
RICARDO VILCHES
(more than 19 years ago)
LAKELAND, FL 33805 Phone: (863) 688-0576 Fax: (863) 686-5907
Identifiers for RICARDO VILCHES
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | FL | 045528800 |
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) |
FL | ME46996 |
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Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
RICARDO VILCHES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- ADVENTHEALTH LAKE WALES410 S 11TH ST
LAKE WALES, FL 33853 - BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER2200 OSPREY BLVD
BARTOW, FL 33831 - LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
- ADVENTHEALTH LAKE WALES410 S 11TH ST
- DIALYSIS FACILITY
- DAVITA BARTOW DIALYSIS2295 E Flamingo Drive
Bartow, FL 33830 - DAVITA HARDEN DIALYSIS2105 Harden Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33803 - DAVITA LAKE VISTA DIALYSIS3187 US HWY 98 N
LAKELAND, FL 33805 - DAVITA LAKELAND SOUTH DIALYSIS4774 South Florida Avenue
LAKELAND, FL 33813 - DAVITA WINTER HAVEN SOUTH DIALYSIS7220 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884
- DAVITA BARTOW DIALYSIS2295 E Flamingo Drive
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