SHREEKANT CHOPRA M.D. – NPI #1740288943
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.

SHREEKANT CHOPRA is a physician located in BROCKTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740288943 to SHREEKANT CHOPRA on July 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 18 years ago on Jun 26, 2008. 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 SHREEKANT CHOPRA below.

NPI Profile for
SHREEKANT CHOPRA

NPI Number
1740288943
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SHREEKANT CHOPRA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
830 OAK ST
125E
BROCKTON, MA 02301-1168
Phone: (508) 588-1505 Fax: (508) 588-1508
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for SHREEKANT CHOPRA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUESM09904
OTHERHARVARD PILGRIM6454
OTHERTUFTS039069
MEDICAIDMA2074486
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)
MA 39069

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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
SHREEKANT CHOPRA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
      235 NORTH PEARL STREET
      BROCKTON, MA 02301
    • SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE BROCKTON HOSPITAL
      680 CENTER STREET
      BROCKTON, MA 02302
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • PURE LIFE RENAL OF STOUGHTON LLC
      Med. Office Bldg Suite M107
      STOUGHTON, MA 02072

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