PAUL I. DCRUZ MD – NPI #1558361493
Psychiatry & Neurology

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Psychiatry & Neurology

PAUL DCRUZ is a psychiatry & neurologist located in POWELL, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558361493 to PAUL DCRUZ on July 21, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084P0800X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Sep 28, 2020. 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 PAUL DCRUZ below.

NPI Profile for
PAUL I. DCRUZ

NPI Number
1558361493
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PAUL I. DCRUZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7714 CONNER RD STE 105
POWELL, TN 37849
Phone: (865) 947-6220 Fax: (864) 512-1069
Mailing address
6350 W ANDREW JOHNSON HWY DEPT 100
TALBOTT, TN 37877-8605
Phone: (800) 355-3565 Fax: (423) 714-2355
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 28, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for PAUL DCRUZ

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTN3895650
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
2084P0800X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry (Primary)		 TN MD31332

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
DIRECT MESSAGE ADDRESS
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
7714 CONNER RD STE 105,
POWELL, TN 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1995
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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