RAVIKUMAR ALAGAR M.D. – NPI #1912961392
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

RAVIKUMAR ALAGAR is a physician located in PITTSBURGH, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912961392 to RAVIKUMAR ALAGAR on April 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name RAVI K ALAGAR. 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 15 years ago on Jan 19, 2011. 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 RAVIKUMAR ALAGAR below.

NPI Profile for
RAVIKUMAR ALAGAR

NPI Number
1912961392
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RAVIKUMAR ALAGAR
Other Name: RAVI K ALAGAR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1350 LOCUST ST
SUITE 400
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-4738
Phone: (412) 690-2352 Fax: (412) 690-2355
Mailing address
270 TENNYSON AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213-1416
Phone: (412) 690-2352 Fax: (412) 690-2355
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RAVIKUMAR ALAGAR

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNAPA2137357
OTHERCIGNA INSURANCE7648225
OTHERCOVENTRY HEALTH PLANPA93681
OTHERFEDERAL BLACK LUNG608978100
OTHERFIRST HEALTH2140011
OTHERGATEWAY HEALTH PLANPA1522755
OTHERHIGHMARK BLUEPA553876
OTHERMEDICAIDOH2443083
OTHERMEDICAIDWV3810000720
OTHERMEDICAL LICENSEPAMD064166L
OTHERPALMETTO GBA290011960
OTHERUNISON HEALTH PLANPA74824
OTHERUPMC HEALTH PLANPA207389
MEDICAIDPA0016801990003
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)		 PA MD064166L
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine		 PA MD064166L

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
RAVIKUMAR ALAGAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL
      320 EAST NORTH AVENUE
      PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
    • HERITAGE VALLEY KENNEDY
      25 HECKEL ROAD
      MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136
    • UPMC MERCY
      1400 LOCUST STREET
      PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • CURAHEALTH PITTSBURGH
      7777 STEUBENVILLE PIKE
      OAKDALE, PA 15071

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