BARBARA C. WECHSLER MD – NPI #1578595658
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

A physiatrist who utilizes an interdisciplinary approach and addresses the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments including related or secondary medical, physical, functional, psychosocial and vocational limitations or conditions, with an understanding of the life course of disability. This physician is trained in the identification of functional capabilities and selection of the best of rehabilitation intervention strategies, with an understanding of the continuum of care.

BARBARA WECHSLER is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578595658 to BARBARA WECHSLER on July 07, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2081P0010X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Sep 30, 2008. 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 BARBARA WECHSLER below.

NPI Profile for
BARBARA C. WECHSLER

NPI Number
1578595658
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
BARBARA C. WECHSLER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 6621 FANNIN
WEST TOWER 21ST FLOOR RM 329
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Phone: (832) 826-6106 Fax: (832) 825-5242
Mailing address
4619 BRAEBURN DR
BELLAIRE, TX 77401-5501
Phone: (832) 203-8033 Fax: (713) 798-7259
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BARBARA WECHSLER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDOH2519993
MEDICAIDTX191978903
MEDICAIDTX191978902
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
2081P0010X
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (Primary)
OH 35085108

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