MARIA C. BUNIEL M.D. – NPI #1215253232
Otolaryngology

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Otolaryngology

MARIA BUNIEL is an otolaryngologist located in BILLINGS, MT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1215253232 to MARIA BUNIEL on April 15, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Y00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Feb 22, 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 MARIA BUNIEL below.

NPI Profile for
MARIA C. BUNIEL

NPI Number
1215253232
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MARIA C. BUNIEL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Phone: (406) 238-2500 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
OHSU
Portland, OR 97239-3011
Phone: (503) 494-8211
Mailing address
PO BOX 35100
BILLINGS, MT 59107-5100
Phone: (406) 238-2500 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 22, 2022

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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
207Y00000X
- Otolaryngology (Primary)		 MT MED-PHYS-LIC-53190

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
DIRECT EMAIL ADDRESS
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
801 N 29TH ST,
BILLINGS, MT 77025-1669

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
MARIA BUNIEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BILLINGS CLINIC
      2800 10TH AVE N
      BILLINGS, MT 59101
    • GLENDIVE MEDICAL CENTER
      202 PROSPECT DR
      GLENDIVE, MT 59330

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