SHANTA A. PURUSHOTHAM MD – NPI #1881793495
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

SHANTA PURUSHOTHAM is a physician located in BROOKSVILLE, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881793495 to SHANTA PURUSHOTHAM on September 21, 2006. 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 Sep 23, 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 SHANTA PURUSHOTHAM below.

NPI Profile for
SHANTA A. PURUSHOTHAM

NPI Number
1881793495
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SHANTA A. PURUSHOTHAM
Credentials
MD
Primary location
711 HARVARD STREET
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
Phone: (352) 799-0135 Fax: (352) 754-5394
Mailing address
711 HARVARD ST
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601-2842
Phone: (352) 799-0135 Fax: (352) 754-5394
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)		 FL ME66516

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
SHANTA PURUSHOTHAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OAK HILL HOSPITAL
      11375 CORTEZ BLVD
      BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613

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