TONGII L. SHAVERS M.D. – NPI #1962594481
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

TONGII SHAVERS is a psychiatry & neurologist located in GULFPORT, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1962594481 to TONGII SHAVERS on September 29, 2006. 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 5 years ago on Jun 18, 2021. 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 TONGII SHAVERS below.

NPI Profile for
TONGII L. SHAVERS

NPI Number
1962594481
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
TONGII L. SHAVERS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
11150 HIGHWAY 49N
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Phone: (228) 575-1000 Fax: (228) 575-2002
Mailing address
164 WACCAMAW MEDICAL PARK DR
CONWAY, SC 29526-8903
Phone: (843) 347-4888 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 18, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for TONGII SHAVERS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMS00124507
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)		 MS 17296

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
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1997
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
TONGII SHAVERS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TIDELANDS GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      606 BLACK RIVER RD DRAWER 1718
      GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
    • TIDELANDS WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      4070 HWY 17
      MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
    • WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      500 NELSON BOULEVARD
      KINGSTREE, SC 29556

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