SCOTT A. ATKINS M.D. – NPI #1164712576
Radiology

A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

SCOTT ATKINS is a radiologist located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164712576 to SCOTT ATKINS on April 19, 2011. 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 2085N0700X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Neuroradiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Jul 01, 2015. 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 SCOTT ATKINS below.

NPI Profile for
SCOTT A. ATKINS

NPI Number
1164712576
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SCOTT A. ATKINS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
200 W. ARBOR DRIVE
MC 0834
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-0834
Phone: (619) 543-6222 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
2085N0700X
- Radiology / Neuroradiology (Primary)		 CA A119076
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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 CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
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
SCOTT ATKINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1150 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
      PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
    • EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
      39-000 BOB HOPE DRIVE
      RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
    • HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER
      6601 WHITE FEATHER ROAD
      JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252

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