SOFIA AVITIA MD. – NPI #1811194020
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.
SOFIA AVITIA is an otolaryngologist located in MISSION HILLS, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1811194020 to SOFIA AVITIA on June 29, 2007. 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 12 years ago on Apr 03, 2014. 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 SOFIA AVITIA below.
NPI Profile for
SOFIA AVITIA
(about 19 years ago)
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345-1116 Phone: (818) 837-5775 Fax: (818) 837-5774
MISSION HILLS, CA 91346-9602 Phone: (818) 837-5691 Fax: (818) 792-4793
Identifiers for SOFIA AVITIA
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | CA | 00A873940 |
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) |
CA | A87394 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
SOFIA AVITIA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- PROVIDENCE HOLY CROSS MEDICAL CENTER15031 RINALDI ST
MISSION HILLS, CA 91346
- PROVIDENCE HOLY CROSS MEDICAL CENTER15031 RINALDI ST
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