ERNST M. KLAUS MB.CHB., FRCPC RHEUM – NPI #1639887771
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

ERNST KLAUS is a physician located in LUTZ, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1639887771 to ERNST KLAUS on November 08, 2022. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 last updated on Jul 14, 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 ERNST KLAUS below.

NPI Profile for
ERNST M. KLAUS

NPI Number
1639887771
Enumeration Date

(more than 3 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ERNST M. KLAUS
Credentials
MB.CHB., FRCPC RHEUM
Primary location
2965 PEARSON JAMES PLACE
LUTZ, FL 33559
Phone: (813) 214-5420 Fax: (813) 441-7825
1 Other location(s):
32615 US Highway 19 N Ste 2
Palm Harbor, FL 34684-3176
Phone: (727) 789-2784
Fax: (727) 785-3537
Mailing address
4443 GLENBROOK LN
PALM HARBOR, FL 34683-1568
Phone: Fax: (813) 441-7825
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 14, 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
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)		 FL ME159520

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

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