VISHWAS S. SAKHALKAR MD – NPI #1053492975
Pediatrics

A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.

VISHWAS SAKHALKAR is a physician located in MACON, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1053492975 to VISHWAS SAKHALKAR on October 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 2080P0207X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Sep 16, 2020. 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 VISHWAS SAKHALKAR below.

NPI Profile for
VISHWAS S. SAKHALKAR

NPI Number
1053492975
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VISHWAS S. SAKHALKAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
770 PINE ST STE 520
MACON, GA 31201-7567
Phone: (478) 633-2694 Fax: (478) 633-4146
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 16, 2020

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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
2080P0207X
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (Primary)
GA 066808

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

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