RICHARD N. FORMICA MD – NPI #1730163502
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

RICHARD FORMICA is a physician located in NEW HAVEN, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730163502 to RICHARD FORMICA on December 05, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 14 years ago on Mar 22, 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 RICHARD FORMICA below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD N. FORMICA

NPI Number
1730163502
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD N. FORMICA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
800 HOWARD AVE
YALE PHYSICIANS BUILDING
NEW HAVEN, CT 06519
Phone: (203) 785-2140 Fax: (203) 785-6414
Mailing address
PO BOX 9805
300 GEORGE ST 6TH FLOOR
NEW HAVEN, CT 06536-0805
Phone: (203) 785-7998 Fax: (203) 785-6414
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD FORMICA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCT001368481
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)		 CT 036848
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 CT 036848

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
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1993
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
RICHARD FORMICA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL
      267 GRANT STREET
      BRIDGEPORT, CT 06610
    • GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -
      5 PERRYRIDGE RD
      GREENWICH, CT 06830
    • LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      365 MONTAUK AVE
      NEW LONDON, CT 06320
    • YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
      20 YORK ST
      NEW HAVEN, CT 06504
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ELARA CARING
      136 BERLIN ROAD
      CROMWELL, CT 06416

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