CYNTHIA KERTESZ MD – NPI #1063508158
Pediatrics
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
CYNTHIA KERTESZ is a physician located in TACOMA, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1063508158 to CYNTHIA KERTESZ on October 05, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her other name CYNTHIA KERTESZ FIERSTEIN. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208000000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 CYNTHIA KERTESZ below.
NPI Profile for
CYNTHIA T. KERTESZ FIERSTEIN
(more than 19 years ago)
#101
TACOMA, WA 98465 Phone: (253) 564-8005 Fax: (253) 627-0855
#212
TACOMA, WA 98405 Phone: (253) 383-5777 Fax: (253) 627-0855
Identifiers for CYNTHIA KERTESZ
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | WA | 1098417 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208000000X - Pediatrics (Primary) |
WA | MD00031980 |
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
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