ZAHID M. VAHORA MD – NPI #1679716955
Internal Medicine

An internist with special knowledge and the skill required of a gastroenterologist to care for patients prior to and following hepatic transplantation that spans all phases of liver transplantation. Selection of appropriate recipients requires assessment by a team having experience in evaluating the severity and prognosis of patients with liver disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ZAHID VAHORA is a physician located in WASHINGTON, DC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679716955 to ZAHID VAHORA on April 15, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RT0003X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Transplant Hepatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Mar 21, 2022. 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 ZAHID VAHORA below.

NPI Profile for
ZAHID M. VAHORA

NPI Number
1679716955
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ZAHID M. VAHORA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2131 K ST NW STE 800
WASHINGTON, DC 20037-1888
Phone: (202) 715-5168 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 21, 2022

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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
207RT0003X
- Internal Medicine / Transplant Hepatology (Primary)		 TX R0971

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
ZAHID VAHORA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL
      900 23RD ST NW
      WASHINGTON, DC 20037

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