RANGASWAMY ASOKAN M.D. – NPI #1225032006
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.

RANGASWAMY ASOKAN is a surgeon located in OCALA, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225032006 to RANGASWAMY ASOKAN on June 09, 2005. 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 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Feb 05, 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 RANGASWAMY ASOKAN below.

NPI Profile for
RANGASWAMY ASOKAN

NPI Number
1225032006
Enumeration Date

(more than 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RANGASWAMY ASOKAN
Professional Name: RANGASWAMY ASOKAN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2651 SW 32ND PL
OCALA, FL 34471
Phone: (352) 401-7552 Fax: (352) 622-7945
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
FL ME31442
2086S0122X
- Surgery / Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
FL ME-0031442
2082S0105X
- Plastic Surgery / Surgery of the Hand
FL ME31442
207YX0007X
- Otolaryngology / Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
FL ME31442

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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