BLAKE M. READ – NPI #1184981474
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

BLAKE READ is a surgeon located in BURLINGAME, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1184981474 to BLAKE READ on April 12, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jun 23, 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 BLAKE READ below.

NPI Profile for
BLAKE M. READ

NPI Number
1184981474
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BLAKE M. READ
Primary location
1501 TROUSDALE DR
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Phone: (650) 652-8787 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
300 Pasteur Dr
Dept of Surgery; Mail Code 5641
Stanford, CA 94305-2200
Phone: (650) 725-2181
Mailing address
325 DISTEL CIR
LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-1408
Phone: (650) 652-8787 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 23, 2020

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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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 CA A126722

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
JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2012
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
Affiliations
BLAKE READ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER
      1501 TROUSDALE DRIVE
      BURLINGAME, CA 94010

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