ELAINE R. GECHT MD – NPI #1457349086
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ELAINE GECHT is a physician located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457349086 to ELAINE GECHT on October 07, 2005. 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 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Aug 25, 2016. 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 ELAINE GECHT below.

NPI Profile for
ELAINE R. GECHT

NPI Number
1457349086
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ELAINE R. GECHT
Credentials
MD
Primary location
302 SILVER AVE
JEWISH HOME FOR THE AGED
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112-1510
Phone: (415) 334-2500 Fax: (415) 759-2390
Mailing address
554 48TH AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121-2427
Phone: (415) 668-1157 Fax: (415) 751-7833
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)		 CA G40437
207RG0300X
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine		 CA G40437
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CA G40437

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1977
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
ELAINE GECHT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER- VAN NESS CAMPUS
      1101 VAN NESS AVENUE
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
    • LAGUNA HONDA HOSPITAL & REHABILITATION CENTER
      375 LAGUNA HONDA BLVD
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94116
    • ZUCKERBERG SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSP & TRAUMA CTR
      1001 POTRERO AVENUE
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110
  • NURSING HOME
    • LAGUNA HONDA HOSPITAL & REHABILITATION CTR D/P SNF
      375 LAGUNA HONDA BLVD.
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94116

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