LYDIA M. SHRESTHA MD – NPI #1821158874
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.
LYDIA SHRESTHA is a physician located in OAKLAND, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1821158874 to LYDIA SHRESTHA on December 11, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208000000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics.
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NPI Profile for
LYDIA M. SHRESTHA
(more than 19 years ago)
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OAKLAND ED 2
OAKLAND, CA 94609 Phone: (510) 428-3000 Fax: (510) 450-5696
OAKLAND, CA 94602-1018 Phone: (510) 437-5039 Fax:
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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) |
CA | A64853 |
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