SUMITHRA VATTIGUNTA MD – NPI #1598785966
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

SUMITHRA VATTIGUNTA is a physician located in PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598785966 to SUMITHRA VATTIGUNTA on July 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 previously updated about 4 years ago on Sep 02, 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 SUMITHRA VATTIGUNTA below.

NPI Profile for
SUMITHRA VATTIGUNTA

NPI Number
1598785966
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SUMITHRA VATTIGUNTA
Professional Name: SUMITHRA VATTIGUNTA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3401 PGA BLVD STE 200
FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410-2824
Phone: (561) 366-4100 Fax: (561) 798-5581
Mailing address
PO BOX 102222
ATLANTA, GA 30368-2222
Phone: (239) 274-8200 Fax: (239) 278-3350
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 02, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for SUMITHRA VATTIGUNTA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDFL272075200
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 ME0092306
207RH0000X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology		 FL ME0092306

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
SUMITHRA VATTIGUNTA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
      1309 N FLAGLER DR
      WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401
    • JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
      1210 S OLD DIXIE HWY
      JUPITER, FL 33458
    • PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER
      3360 BURNS RD
      PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
    • WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      10101 FOREST HILL BLVD
      WELLINGTON, FL 33414

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