JOSHUA R. SCHEERS-MASTERS M.D. – NPI #1740474303
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

JOSHUA SCHEERS-MASTERS is a physician located in BROOKLYN, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740474303 to JOSHUA SCHEERS-MASTERS on August 28, 2007. 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 previously updated about 15 years ago on Aug 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 JOSHUA SCHEERS-MASTERS below.

NPI Profile for
JOSHUA R. SCHEERS-MASTERS

NPI Number
1740474303
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSHUA R. SCHEERS-MASTERS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4802 TENTH AVENUE
DIVISION OF RHEUMATOLOGY, MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 283-8519 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
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)		 NY 254573

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 PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2006
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
JOSHUA SCHEERS-MASTERS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER
      4802 TENTH AVENUE
      BROOKLYN, NY 11219

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