ALINA GHANI M.D. – NPI #1265846901
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

ALINA GHANI is a surgeon located in LAREDO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265846901 to ALINA GHANI on June 19, 2014. 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 7 years ago on Oct 22, 2019. 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 ALINA GHANI below.

NPI Profile for
ALINA GHANI

NPI Number
1265846901
Enumeration Date

(about 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ALINA GHANI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
10710 MCPHERSON RD STE 305
LAREDO, TX 78045
Phone: (956) 489-5454 Fax: (956) 252-2018
1 Other location(s):
8181 Fannin St Apt 322
Houston, TX 77054-2913
Phone: (317) 478-3978
Mailing address
PO BOX 3046
MALVERN, PA 19355-0746
Phone: (956) 489-5454 Fax: (956) 252-2018
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)		 TX S1103

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
ALINA GHANI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO
      10700 MCPHERSON ROAD
      LAREDO, TX 78041

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