NICHOLAS D. HYSMITH M.D. – NPI #1568780153
Pediatrics

A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pediatrics

NICHOLAS HYSMITH is a physician located in MEMPHIS, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568780153 to NICHOLAS HYSMITH on May 07, 2010. 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 2080P0208X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Jun 08, 2016. 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 NICHOLAS HYSMITH below.

NPI Profile for
NICHOLAS D. HYSMITH

NPI Number
1568780153
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NICHOLAS D. HYSMITH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
51 N DUNLAP ST G145
ULPS
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 287-5437 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
2080P0208X
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Infectious Diseases (Primary)		 TN 48992
208000000X
- Pediatrics		 TN 48992

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 TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
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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