SIMON S. WAGHCHOURE MD – NPI #1528214442
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SIMON WAGHCHOURE is a physician located in MORGANTON, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1528214442 to SIMON WAGHCHOURE on August 12, 2008. 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 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Aug 05, 2020. 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 SIMON WAGHCHOURE below.

NPI Profile for
SIMON S. WAGHCHOURE

NPI Number
1528214442
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SIMON S. WAGHCHOURE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2209 S STERLING ST STE 600
MORGANTON, NC 28655-4092
Phone: (828) 580-4577 Fax: (828) 580-4599
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 05, 2020

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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
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)		 NC 2020-03479
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 RI MD13942

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

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
SIMON WAGHCHOURE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS, INC
      2201 S STERLING ST
      MORGANTON, NC 28655

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