AMRO BALKI M.D. – NPI #1922237593
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

AMRO BALKI is a physician located in SANTA MONICA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1922237593 to AMRO BALKI on July 04, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his former name AMRO ELBALKHI. 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 5 years ago on Sep 07, 2021. 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 AMRO BALKI below.

NPI Profile for
AMRO BALKI

NPI Number
1922237593
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AMRO BALKI
Former Name: AMRO ELBALKHI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2336 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 207
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-2067
Phone: (310) 449-1999 Fax: (310) 453-8533
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 07, 2021

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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)		 CA 129471
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2336 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 207,
SANTA MONICA, CA 77025-1669

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
AMRO BALKI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PROVIDENCE SAINT JOHN'S HEALTH CENTER
      2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD
      SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

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