PRAKAS T. DCUNHA MD – NPI #1740275239
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

PRAKAS DCUNHA is a physician located in HUDSON, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740275239 to PRAKAS DCUNHA on September 12, 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 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 PRAKAS DCUNHA below.

NPI Profile for
PRAKAS T. DCUNHA

NPI Number
1740275239
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PRAKAS T. DCUNHA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
14134 NEPHRON LN
RENAL HYPERTENSION CENTER
HUDSON, FL 34667
Phone: (727) 863-5418 Fax: (727) 869-8626
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for PRAKAS DCUNHA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNA0007576217
OTHERAV MED295281
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHEILDFL37952
OTHERCCN2283417
OTHERCIGNA7234992
OTHERCITRUS HEALTH CARE11012501
OTHERFIRST HEALTH2283417
OTHERMEDICARE RRP00196281
OTHEROPTIMUM1014
OTHERUNITED HEALTH CARE3100636
OTHERUNIVERSAL04129
OTHERWELLCARE245342
OTHERWELLCAREFL245342
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)		 FL ME89756

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

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
PRAKAS DCUNHA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTHEALTH NORTH PINELLAS
      1395 S PINELLAS AVE
      TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689
    • LARGO MEDICAL CENTER
      201 14TH ST SW
      LARGO, FL 33770
    • MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
      300 PINELLAS ST
      CLEARWATER, FL 33756
    • MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTHCARE COUNTRYSIDE
      3231 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD
      SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
    • ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL
      3001 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
      TAMPA, FL 33677
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA GULF BREEZE DIALYSIS CENTER
      1519 MAIN STREET
      DUNEDIN, FL 34698
    • DAVITA NEW PORT RICHEY KIDNEY CENTER
      7421 RIDGE ROAD
      PORT RICHEY, FL 34668
    • DAVITA TRINITY DIALYSIS
      2870 Bund Ave
      NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34655
    • RAI-US 19 NORTH-CLEARWATER
      29296 US HWY 19 N #1
      CLEARWATER, FL 33761
    • TARPON SPRINGS DIALYSIS LLC
      41747 US Highway 19 North
      TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689

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