ASSOCIATES IN GENERAL SURGERY – NPI #1093934556
Surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
ASSOCIATES IN GENERAL SURGERY is a surgeon located in LONG BEACH, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1093934556 to ASSOCIATES IN GENERAL SURGERY on April 24, 2007. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “ASSOCIATES IN GENERAL SURGERY” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is KENT H AZAREN MD INC. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.
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NPI Profile for
KENT H AZAREN MD INC
(more than 19 years ago)
#201
LONG BEACH, CA 90806 Phone: (562) 424-0421 Fax: (562) 427-8005
LONG BEACH, CA 90806 Phone: (562) 424-0421 Fax: (562) 427-8005
ADMINISTRATOR/CFO
Phone: (562) 424-0421
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Identifiers for ASSOCIATES IN GENERAL SURGERY
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | CA | GR0079620 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208600000X - Surgery (Primary) |
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| 174400000X - Specialist |
CA |
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