MELVIN CHERNE MD – NPI #1619962115
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

MELVIN CHERNE is a radiologist located in MAMMOTH LAKES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1619962115 to MELVIN CHERNE on September 12, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Dec 26, 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 MELVIN CHERNE below.

NPI Profile for
MELVIN CHERNE

NPI Number
1619962115
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MELVIN CHERNE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
85 SIERRA PARK RD
MAMMOTH LAKES, CA 93546-2073
Phone: (760) 924-4070 Fax: (760) 924-4207
1 Other location(s):
4445 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92501-4135
Phone: (951) 788-3400
Fax: (951) 788-3194
Mailing address
PO BOX 15648
SACRAMENTO, CA 95852-0648
Phone: (951) 781-2270 Fax: (951) 781-2293
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 26, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MELVIN CHERNE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA360002056
MEDICAIDCA00G535550
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
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)		 CA G53555

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.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
MAMMOTH HOSPITAL DIRECT EMAIL ADDRESS
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
85 SIERRA PARK RD,
MAMMOTH LAKES, CA 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
MAMMOTH HOSPITAL
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
85 SIERRA PARK RD,
MAMMOTH LAKES, CA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1983
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
MELVIN CHERNE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MAMMOTH HOSPITAL
      85 SIERRA PARK ROAD PO BOX 660
      MAMMOTH LAKES, CA 93546

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