SAMHAR I. AL-AKASH M.D. – NPI #1700829173
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.
SAMHAR AL-AKASH is a physician located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1700829173 to SAMHAR AL-AKASH on June 14, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 previously updated about 4 years ago on Nov 11, 2022. 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 SAMHAR AL-AKASH below.
NPI Profile for
SAMHAR I. AL-AKASH
(about 20 years ago)
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411-1721 Phone: (361) 694-6852 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
Houston, TX 77030-4000
Phone: (713) 792-6161
McAllen, TX 78503-5490
Phone: (956) 688-1200
Fax: (361) 808-2075
Victoria, TX 77904-3105
Phone: (361) 572-1000
Fax: (361) 578-0680
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Identifiers for SAMHAR AL-AKASH
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | TX | 1819831-01 |
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) |
TX | M3446 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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