METH LINWONG M.D. – NPI #1518954965
Ophthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
METH LINWONG is an ophthalmologist located in MARION, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518954965 to METH LINWONG on September 30, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Oct 01, 2008. 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 METH LINWONG below.
NPI Profile for
METH LINWONG
(more than 20 years ago)
MARION, IL 62959-4437 Phone: (618) 993-5686 Fax: (618) 993-5505
Identifiers for METH LINWONG
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | ANTHEM BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MO | MO | 136625 |
| OTHER | HARMONY HEALTH PLAN | 236679 | |
| OTHER | HEALTH ALLIANCE | 042452 | |
| OTHER | HEALTHLINK | 250010 | |
| OTHER | MEDICARE NSC NUMBER | IL | 0814870001 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE NSC NUMBER | IL | 0814870009 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE NSC NUMBER | IL | 0814870024 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE NSC NUMBER | MO | 0814870015 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE NSC NUMBER | MO | 0814870013 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE NSC NUMBER | MO | 0814870006 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE NSC NUMBER | MO | 0814870002 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE NSC NUMBER | MO | 0814870017 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE RAILROAD | IL | 180020545 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE RAILROAD | MO | P00602754, CI6574 |
| MEDICAID | IL | 036044940 | |
| MEDICAID | MO | 207689712 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology (Primary) |
IL | 036-044940 |
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.
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