AHMED M. DAMTEW M.D – NPI #1770867210
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

AHMED DAMTEW is a psychiatry & neurologist located in FALLS CHURCH, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1770867210 to AHMED DAMTEW on October 03, 2011. 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 4 years ago on Jul 25, 2022. 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 AHMED DAMTEW below.

NPI Profile for
AHMED M. DAMTEW

NPI Number
1770867210
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AHMED M. DAMTEW
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
3300 GALLOWS RD
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
Phone: (703) 776-4001 Fax: (703) 776-7113
Mailing address
PO BOX 37174
BALTIMORE, MD 21297-3174
Phone: (571) 423-5699 Fax: (571) 423-5698
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 25, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for AHMED DAMTEW

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAMERIGROUPGA02392001
OTHERWELLCAREGA1013698
MEDICAIDGA003149501A
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)		 VA 0101255028

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
HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
8221 WILLOW OAKS CORPORATE DR # 4425,
FAIRFAX, VA 77025-1669

Additional Information

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 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
AHMED DAMTEW is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL
      3300 GALLOWS ROAD
      FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042

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