MARK A. FINGER M.D. – NPI #1710984125
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.

MARK FINGER is a physician located in STONY BROOK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710984125 to MARK FINGER on June 30, 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 14 years ago on Jan 03, 2012. 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 MARK FINGER below.

NPI Profile for
MARK A. FINGER

NPI Number
1710984125
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MARK A. FINGER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2500 ROUTE 347
BLDG 14A
STONY BROOK, NY 11790-2554
Phone: (631) 689-7800 Fax: (631) 689-3016
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MARK FINGER

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHEREMPIRE BLUECROSS BLUESHIENY03G311
OTHERMEDICARE RAIL ROADNY390002506
OTHEROXFORDNYCS648
OTHERVYTRANY22504
MEDICAIDNY01353548
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)
NY 175861

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
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1987
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
MARK FINGER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
      270 - 05 76TH AVENUE
      NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
    • NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      300 COMMUNITY DRIVE
      MANHASSET, NY 11030

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