ERNEST WIGGINS MD – NPI #1972759025
Radiology

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

ERNEST WIGGINS is a radiologist located in SHREWSBURY, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972759025 to ERNEST WIGGINS on August 08, 2008. 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 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 3 years ago on Feb 14, 2023. 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 ERNEST WIGGINS below.

NPI Profile for
ERNEST WIGGINS

NPI Number
1972759025
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ERNEST WIGGINS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1131 BROAD STREET
SUITE 110
SHREWSBURY, NJ 07702-4334
Phone: (732) 578-9640 Fax: (732) 578-9650
Mailing address
300 2ND AVE
LONG BRANCH, NJ 07740-6303
Phone: (732) 578-9640 Fax: (732) 578-9650
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 14, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ERNEST WIGGINS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidNJ0176931
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)
FL ME145013
2085R0204X
- Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
NJ 25MA08449300

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

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
ERNEST WIGGINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTHEALTH FISH MEMORIAL
      1055 SAXON BLVD
      ORANGE CITY, FL 32763
    • ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO
      601 E ROLLINS ST
      ORLANDO, FL 32803

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