MARIA C. VELEZ-YANGUAS MD – NPI #1306869268
Pediatrics

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

MARIA VELEZ-YANGUAS is a physician located in NEW ORLEANS, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1306869268 to MARIA VELEZ-YANGUAS on July 25, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 13 years ago on Apr 03, 2013. 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 MARIA VELEZ-YANGUAS below.

NPI Profile for
MARIA C. VELEZ-YANGUAS

NPI Number
1306869268
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MARIA C. VELEZ-YANGUAS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - HEMATOLOGY
200 HENRY CLAY AVENUE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118
Phone: (504) 896-9740 Fax:
Mailing address
200 HENRY CLAY AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118-5720
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MARIA VELEZ-YANGUAS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1668702
MEDICAIDMS00118151
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)
LA 10923R
208000000X
- Pediatrics
LA 10923R

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1987
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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