RACHEL A. GIESE M.D. – NPI #1780902254
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.

RACHEL GIESE is an otolaryngologist located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780902254 to RACHEL GIESE on May 09, 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 last updated on Jan 24, 2025. 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 RACHEL GIESE below.

NPI Profile for
RACHEL A. GIESE

NPI Number
1780902254
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
RACHEL A. GIESE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD
DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY (ENT)
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 616-8100 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
3551 Roger Brooke Dr
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504
Phone: (210) 916-7500
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 24, 2025

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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)
TX R9618

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RACHEL GIESE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
      2101 PEASE ST
      HARLINGEN, TX 78550

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