STEPHEN A. SPECTOR M.D. – NPI #1790857316
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.

STEPHEN SPECTOR is a physician located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790857316 to STEPHEN SPECTOR on November 15, 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 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 8 years ago on Nov 15, 2018. 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 STEPHEN SPECTOR below.

NPI Profile for
STEPHEN A. SPECTOR

NPI Number
1790857316
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEPHEN A. SPECTOR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
330 LEWIS ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Phone: (800) 926-8273 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
3020 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123-4223
Phone: (858) 966-7785
Fax: (858) 966-8658
Mailing address
PO BOX 232410
SAN DIEGO, CA 92193-2410
Phone: Fax:
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)
CA G32467
208000000X
- Pediatrics
CA G32467

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

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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