RITA S. AXELROD M.D. – NPI #1881616126
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

RITA AXELROD is a physician located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881616126 to RITA AXELROD on July 24, 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 12 years ago on Feb 28, 2014. 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 RITA AXELROD below.

NPI Profile for
RITA S. AXELROD

NPI Number
1881616126
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
RITA S. AXELROD
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
925 CHESTNUT ST
SUITE 320A
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107-4216
Phone: (215) 955-8874 Fax: (215) 955-2340
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RITA AXELROD

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDNJ0296309
MEDICAIDPA000751661
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)		 PA MD015826E
207RH0000X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology		 PA MD015826E
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 PA MD015826E

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
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1970
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
RITA AXELROD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      111 SOUTH 11TH STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

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