DOROTHEA ALTSCHUL M.D. – NPI #1740323138
Psychiatry & Neurology

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Psychiatry & Neurology

DOROTHEA ALTSCHUL is a psychiatry & neurologist located in RIDGEWOOD, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740323138 to DOROTHEA ALTSCHUL on February 15, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084N0400X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 05, 2025. 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 DOROTHEA ALTSCHUL below.

NPI Profile for
DOROTHEA ALTSCHUL

NPI Number
1740323138
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
DOROTHEA ALTSCHUL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1200 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
200
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450-3957
Phone: (201) 326-8700 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 05, 2025

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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
2084N0400X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology (Primary)		 NJ 25MA08722200
2084V0102X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Vascular Neurology		 NJ 25MA08722200

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
DOROTHEA ALTSCHUL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
      703 MAIN ST
      PATERSON, NJ 07503
    • VALLEY HOSPITAL
      223 N VAN DIEN AVENUE
      RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450

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