GOVIND ACHARYA MD – NPI #1487716692
Plastic Surgery
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
GOVIND ACHARYA is a plastic surgeon located in PHOENIX, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1487716692 to GOVIND ACHARYA on December 14, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Mar 25, 2020. 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 GOVIND ACHARYA below.
NPI Profile for
GOVIND ACHARYA
(more than 19 years ago)
PHOENIX, AZ 85012 Phone: (602) 266-2772 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
Chandler, AZ 85286-4405
Phone: (480) 616-0356
Fax: (480) 616-0603
Gilbert, AZ 85234-2966
Phone: (480) 626-1746
Phoenix, AZ 85015-2104
Phone: (480) 616-0356
Fax: (480) 616-0603
PHOENIX, AZ 85012 Phone: (602) 266-2772 Fax: (602) 266-4856
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Identifiers for GOVIND ACHARYA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | AETNA | 3453358 | |
| OTHER | PHOENIX HEALTH PLAN | 218190 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208200000X - Plastic Surgery (Primary) |
AZ | 12166 |
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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