JOHN A. PETERSON MD – NPI #1245211242
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JOHN PETERSON is a physician located in SAINT PETERSBURG, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245211242 to JOHN PETERSON on November 08, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RX0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 29, 2026. 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 JOHN PETERSON below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN A. PETERSON

NPI Number
1245211242
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN A. PETERSON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
725 6TH AVE S STE 2200
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33701-4553
Phone: (727) 821-0017 Fax: (727) 502-8860
1 Other location(s):
1615 Pasadena Ave S Ste 400
South Pasadena, FL 33707-4567
Phone: (727) 341-1316
Fax: (727) 345-4000
Mailing address
PO BOX 102222
ATLANTA, GA 30368-2222
Phone: (239) 274-8200 Fax: (239) 278-3350
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 29, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOHN PETERSON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBLUE CROSS / BLUE SHIELDFL25719
otherRR MEDICAREFL110214273
medicaidFL376003100
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
207RX0202X
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology (Primary)		 FL ME0066038

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
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT - Graduated 1989
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
JOHN PETERSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
      300 PINELLAS ST
      CLEARWATER, FL 33756
    • PALMS OF PASADENA HOSPITAL
      1501 PASADENA AVE S
      SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33707
    • ST ANTHONYS HOSPITAL
      1200 SEVENTH AVE N
      SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33705
    • ST PETERSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL
      6500 38TH AVE N
      SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710

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