POONAM R. SOMAI M.D. – NPI #1881803492
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

POONAM SOMAI is a physician located in NASHVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881803492 to POONAM SOMAI on May 21, 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 last updated on May 27, 2025. 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 POONAM SOMAI below.

NPI Profile for
POONAM R. SOMAI

NPI Number
1881803492
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
POONAM R. SOMAI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4230 HARDING PIKE STE 400
NASHVILLE, TN 37205-4900
Phone: (615) 297-2700 Fax: (615) 386-2399
1 Other location(s):
110 Saint Blaise Rd Ste 100
Gallatin, TN 37066-4442
Phone: (615) 964-5823
Mailing address
2255 GLADES RD STE 228W
BOCA RATON, FL 33431-7391
Phone: (561) 320-0996 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 27, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for POONAM SOMAI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNATN9577096
otherAMERICHOICE-TNCARE ONLYTNTN0127
otherAMERIGROUP-TNCARE AND AMERIVANTAGE MCRTN01287061
otherBLUE CROSS OF TN - TNCARE, COMMERCIAL AND BLUEADVANTAGE MCRTN4232698
otherMEDICARE RAILROADTNP00743896
otherMULTIPLAN/PHCSTN12733978
otherUSA MANAGED CARETN1125377
otherUSA PPO/GEHATN1100865216
medicaidKY7100035590
medicaidTN1513306
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)		 TN 44502

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
Affiliations
POONAM SOMAI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL
      4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380
      NASHVILLE, TN 37205

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