VINITA J. ACHARYA M.D. – NPI #1659576635
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

VINITA ACHARYA is a health care student located in SPRINGFIELD, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659576635 to VINITA ACHARYA on June 19, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name VINITA DATTATRAYA THAKUR. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. Although multiple taxonomy codes were selected, this provider has not selected a primary taxonomy at this time.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 04, 2025. See the complete NPI profile for VINITA ACHARYA below.

NPI Profile for
VINITA J. ACHARYA

NPI Number
1659576635
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
VINITA J. ACHARYA
Former Name: VINITA DATTATRAYA THAKUR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
751 N RUTLEDGE ST STE 3100
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702-4968
Phone: (217) 545-8000 Fax: (217) 545-7363
2 Other location(s):
30 Hope Dr Ste 1300
Hershey, PA 17033-2036
Phone: (717) 531-3828
Fax: (717) 531-4694
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033-2360
Phone: (800) 243-1455
Mailing address
PO BOX 858
MC A410
HERSHEY, PA 17033-0858
Phone: (800) 243-1455 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 04, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for VINITA ACHARYA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidPA1024392970001
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
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 MO 2004019665
2084N0400X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology		 PA MD438385

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
VINITA ACHARYA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
      500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
      HERSHEY, PA 17033

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