ABIGAIL CHAFFIN MD – NPI #1962682112
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Plastic Surgery

ABIGAIL CHAFFIN is a plastic surgeon located in NEW ORLEANS, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1962682112 to ABIGAIL CHAFFIN on November 05, 2007. 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 3 years ago on Jan 11, 2023. 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 ABIGAIL CHAFFIN below.

NPI Profile for
ABIGAIL CHAFFIN

NPI Number
1962682112
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ABIGAIL CHAFFIN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1415 TULANE AVE STE 5501
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112-2600
Phone: (504) 399-3605 Fax: (504) 522-6673
Mailing address
PO BOX 1089
HAMMOND, LA 70404-1089
Phone: (985) 892-7070 Fax: (985) 892-7017
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 11, 2023

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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)		 LA MD.200823

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
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
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
ABIGAIL CHAFFIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TULANE MEDICAL CENTER
      1415 TULANE AVE
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

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