SCOTT IMAHARA MD – NPI #1740391176
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.

SCOTT IMAHARA is a plastic surgeon located in SOQUEL, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740391176 to SCOTT IMAHARA on August 31, 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 14 years ago on Jan 05, 2012. 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 SCOTT IMAHARA below.

NPI Profile for
SCOTT IMAHARA

NPI Number
1740391176
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SCOTT IMAHARA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2950 RESEARCH PARK DR
SOQUEL, CA 95073-2000
Phone: (831) 458-6272 Fax:
Mailing address
2025 SOQUEL AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-1323
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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)
WA MD00042476

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

Education
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2000
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
SCOTT IMAHARA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DOMINICAN HOSPITAL
      1555 SOQUEL DRIVE
      SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
    • SUTTER MATERNITY & SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA CRUZ
      2900 CHANTICLEER AVENUE
      SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065

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