BHUPINDER S. VIRK M.D. – NPI #1740490507
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

BHUPINDER VIRK is a physician located in SAN LEANDRO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740490507 to BHUPINDER VIRK on May 23, 2007. 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 2 years ago on Feb 13, 2024. 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 BHUPINDER VIRK below.

NPI Profile for
BHUPINDER S. VIRK

NPI Number
1740490507
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BHUPINDER S. VIRK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
15035 E 14TH ST STE G
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-1901
Phone: (510) 363-8882 Fax: (510) 363-8113
1 Other location(s):
13939 E 14th St
Suite 170
San Leandro, CA 94578-2601
Phone: (510) 483-2480
Mailing address
32422 MONTEREY DR
UNION CITY, CA 94587-5151
Phone: (510) 590-6898 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 13, 2024

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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)		 CA A98707
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CA A98707

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
BHUPINDER VIRK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALAMEDA HOSPITAL
      2070 CLINTON AVENUE
      ALAMEDA, CA 94501
    • ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
      350 HAWTHORNE AVENUE
      OAKLAND, CA 94609
    • EDEN MEDICAL CENTER
      20103 LAKE CHABOT ROAD
      CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
    • HIGHLAND HOSPITAL
      1411 EAST 31ST STREET
      OAKLAND, CA 94602
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • SATELLITE DIALYSIS OF OAKLAND LLC
      3330 TELEGRAPH AVE
      OAKLAND, CA 94609
    • SATELLITE DIALYSIS OF SAN LEANDRO LLC
      801 DAVIS STREET
      SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
    • SATELLITE DIALYSIS OF WEST SAN LEANDRO LLC
      2401 MERCED ST SUITE 110
      SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577

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