DOUGLAS GOTTSCHALK – NPI #1598724619
Otolaryngology

A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.

DOUGLAS GOTTSCHALK is an otolaryngologist located in FORT MYERS, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598724619 to DOUGLAS GOTTSCHALK on March 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207YP0228X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology, specializing in Pediatric Otolaryngology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Dec 14, 2016. 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 DOUGLAS GOTTSCHALK below.

NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS GOTTSCHALK

NPI Number
1598724619
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DOUGLAS GOTTSCHALK
Primary location
16230 SUMMERLIN RD
SUITE 215
FORT MYERS, FL 33908-5768
Phone: (239) 343-6050 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 2147
FORT MYERS, FL 33902-2147
Phone: (239) 424-1400 Fax: (239) 424-1421
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DOUGLAS GOTTSCHALK

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDFL005834300
MEDICAIDTX209200902
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
207YP0228X
- Otolaryngology / Pediatric Otolaryngology (Primary)
AR E-4158

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

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
DOUGLAS GOTTSCHALK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
      1710 HARRISON STREET
      BATESVILLE, AR 72503

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