JAMES ANDRUS MD – NPI #1720189053
Pediatrics

A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.

JAMES ANDRUS is a physician located in PALO ALTO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720189053 to JAMES ANDRUS on September 26, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2080P0203X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

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 JAMES ANDRUS below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES ANDRUS

NPI Number
1720189053
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES ANDRUS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304-1601
Phone: (650) 498-7103 Fax:
Mailing address
2680 HANOVER ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94304-1117
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES ANDRUS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00G746330
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
2080P0203X
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (Primary)
CA G74633

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1991
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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