SHIRLEY PENKAR MD – NPI #1790944486
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Obstetrics & Gynecology

SHIRLEY PENKAR is a physician located in KIRKLAND, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790944486 to SHIRLEY PENKAR on June 06, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207V00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Jan 31, 2024. 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 SHIRLEY PENKAR below.

NPI Profile for
SHIRLEY PENKAR

NPI Number
1790944486
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SHIRLEY PENKAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
12303 NE 130TH LN
STE CORAL 420
KIRKLAND, WA 98034
Phone: (425) 899-6400 Fax: (450) 899-4033
Mailing address
12303 NE 130TH LN STE CORAL 1420
KIRKLAND, WA 98034
Phone: (425) 899-6400 Fax: (450) 899-4033
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary)		 TX P2913

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
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS - Graduated 2008
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
SHIRLEY PENKAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
      16655 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL
      17500 W GRAND PARKWAY SOUTH
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479

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