UDEME D. EKONG M.D. – NPI #1376502492
Pediatrics
A pediatrician with expertise in transplant hepatology encompasses the special knowledge and skill required of pediatric gastroenterologists to care for patients prior to and following hepatic transplantation; it spans all phases of liver transplantation.
UDEME EKONG is a physician located in NEW HAVEN, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1376502492 to UDEME EKONG on March 18, 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 2080T0004X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Jan 07, 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 UDEME EKONG below.
NPI Profile for
UDEME D. EKONG
(more than 20 years ago)
YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510-3220 Phone: (203) 785-4649 Fax: (203) 785-3365
DEPT OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY RM 4093
NEW HAVEN, CT 06520-8064 Phone: (203) 785-4649 Fax: (203) 785-3365
Identifiers for UDEME EKONG
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | IL | 036110223 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2080T0004X - Pediatrics / Pediatric Transplant Hepatology (Primary) |
CT | 051529 |
| 2080P0206X - Pediatrics / Pediatric Gastroenterology |
IL | 036110223 |
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
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- Order Power Mobility Devices
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