NIKHIL HUPRIKAR M.D. – NPI #1578853156
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.

NIKHIL HUPRIKAR is a physician located in BETHESDA, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578853156 to NIKHIL HUPRIKAR on April 15, 2011. 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 2 years ago on Apr 17, 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 NIKHIL HUPRIKAR below.

NPI Profile for
NIKHIL HUPRIKAR

NPI Number
1578853156
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NIKHIL HUPRIKAR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
DEPARTMENT OF PULM/CC MEDICINE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Phone: (301) 295-4000 Fax:
Mailing address
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE DEPT OF
BETHESDA, MD 20889-0001
Phone: (301) 295-4191 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 17, 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
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)
NE 27054
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
MD D0085836

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
NIKHIL HUPRIKAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
      5755 CEDAR LANE
      COLUMBIA, MD 21044

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