JOSEPH W. BERKOW M.D. – NPI #1881695179
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.
JOSEPH BERKOW is an ophthalmologist located in BALTIMORE, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881695179 to JOSEPH BERKOW on August 09, 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.
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NPI Profile for
JOSEPH W. BERKOW
(about 21 years ago)
BALTIMORE, MD 21215-5228 Phone: (410) 601-5700 Fax:
BALTIMORE, MD 21208-1503 Phone: (410) 484-8750 Fax:
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) |
MD | D0000683 |
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.