LEE I. ASCHERMAN MD – NPI #1861447377
Psychiatry & Neurology

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.

LEE ASCHERMAN is a psychiatry & neurologist located in BIRMINGHAM, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861447377 to LEE ASCHERMAN on May 23, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084P0804X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Aug 31, 2011. 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 LEE ASCHERMAN below.

NPI Profile for
LEE I. ASCHERMAN

NPI Number
1861447377
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LEE I. ASCHERMAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
619 19TH STREET SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Phone: (205) 934-6600 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 55310
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35255-5310
Phone: (205) 731-9701 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for LEE ASCHERMAN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBC/BS FEDERAL EHBPAL051502078
OTHERBLUE CROSSAL051525390
OTHERBLUE CROSSAL051510419
OTHERBLUE CROSSAL000085282
OTHERMEDICAID REHABAL330500322
OTHERUBH-BASICAL1529814
OTHERUBH-PLUSAL1529815
OTHERVIVAALE05737
MEDICAIDAL009901415
MEDICAIDAL009975595
MEDICAIDAL000085282
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
2084P0804X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Primary)
AL 16742

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
CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1982
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

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