KARL H. BREUING MD – NPI #1720044472
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.

KARL BREUING is a plastic surgeon located in PROVIDENCE, RI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720044472 to KARL BREUING on April 21, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 11 years ago on Apr 28, 2015. 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 KARL BREUING below.

NPI Profile for
KARL H. BREUING

NPI Number
1720044472
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KARL H. BREUING
Credentials
MD
Primary location
235 PLAIN ST
STE 501
PROVIDENCE, RI 02905-3240
Phone: (401) 444-5495 Fax: (401) 444-5716
Mailing address
117 ELLEFIELD STREET
SUITE 101
PROVIDENCE, RI 02905-4513
Phone: (401) 444-4318 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for KARL BREUING

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDRI1720044472
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
208200000X
- Plastic Surgery (Primary)
RI MD14821

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

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
KARL BREUING is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
      593 EDDY STREET
      PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
    • THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
      164 SUMMIT AVENUE
      PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

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