ALTON V. HALLUM M.D. – NPI #1447229802
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist who provides consultation and comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancer, including those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with gynecologic cancer and resulting complications.

ALTON HALLUM is a physician located in TUCSON, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1447229802 to ALTON HALLUM on March 16, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207VX0201X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Gynecologic Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Mar 18, 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 ALTON HALLUM below.

NPI Profile for
ALTON V. HALLUM

NPI Number
1447229802
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALTON V. HALLUM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1845 W ORANGE GROVE RD
BLDG 2
TUCSON, AZ 85704
Phone: (520) 531-8967 Fax: (520) 742-7180
Mailing address
PO BOX 910221
DALLAS, TX 75391-0221
Phone: (520) 519-7700 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 18, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ALTON HALLUM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDAZ140426
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
207VX0201X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology / Gynecologic Oncology (Primary)
AZ 21585

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
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1987
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
ALTON HALLUM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
      6200 NORTH LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD
      TUCSON, AZ 85741
    • TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER
      5301 EAST GRANT ROAD
      TUCSON, AZ 85712

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