ALEC J. CHALEFF MD – NPI #1598298895
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.
ALEC CHALEFF is an ophthalmologist located in PLANTATION, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598298895 to ALEC CHALEFF on April 04, 2017. 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 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Jan 29, 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 ALEC CHALEFF below.
NPI Profile for
ALEC J. CHALEFF
(more than 9 years ago)
PLANTATION, FL 33324-7808 Phone: (754) 312-5105 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
Plantation, FL 33324-1883
Phone: (954) 294-5967
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Identifiers for ALEC CHALEFF
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | BCBS IND | FL | DFM1N |
| other | CIGNA IND | FL | 4490078 |
| other | MEDICARE IND | FL | PJ743 |
| other | MEDICARE PTAN GROUP | K0138 | |
| other | UHC GROUP | FL | 3041058 |
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) |
FL | ME154232 |
| 207WX0120X - Ophthalmology / Cornea and External Diseases Specialist |
FL | ME154232 |
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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- Endpoint
- [email protected]
- Endpoint type
- Direct Messaging Address
- Endpoint Description
- Content Type
- OTHER
- Affiliation
- N
- Endpoint Location
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2100 NE 36TH ST STE 102,
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL 77025-1669
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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