DIEGO H. AVILES MD – NPI #1538182548
Pediatrics

A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pediatrics

DIEGO AVILES is a physician located in NEW ORLEANS, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538182548 to DIEGO AVILES 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 2080P0210X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on May 05, 2025. 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 DIEGO AVILES below.

NPI Profile for
DIEGO H. AVILES

NPI Number
1538182548
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DIEGO H. AVILES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - NEPHROLOGY
200 HENRY CLAY AVENUE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118
Phone: (504) 896-9238 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 4
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3481
Phone: (225) 765-5500
Fax: (225) 765-1202
Mailing address
200 HENRY CLAY AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118-5720
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 05, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for DIEGO AVILES

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidLA1989711
medicaidMS00122248
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
2080P0210X
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Nephrology (Primary)		 LA 10448R
208000000X
- Pediatrics		 LA 10448R

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
Affiliations
DIEGO AVILES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
      200 HENRY CLAY AVE
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118
    • NEW ORLEANS EAST HOSPITAL
      5620 READ BLVD
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127
    • WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
      1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
      MARRERO, LA 70072
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • CHILDRENS HOSPITAL-DIALYSIS
      200 HENRY CLAY AVE
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118

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