SALVADOR G. GUEVARA M.D. – NPI #1336427939
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

SALVADOR GUEVARA is a surgeon located in WALNUT CREEK, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336427939 to SALVADOR GUEVARA on July 30, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his former name SALVADOR G. GALLARDO. 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 Jan 18, 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 SALVADOR GUEVARA below.

NPI Profile for
SALVADOR G. GUEVARA

NPI Number
1336427939
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SALVADOR G. GUEVARA
Former Name: SALVADOR G. GALLARDO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3003 OAK RD STE 104
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
Phone: (925) 391-2220 Fax: (925) 391-2221
1 Other location(s):
4721 Dallas Ranch Rd
Antioch, CA 94531-8811
Phone: (925) 778-0679
Fax: (925) 778-3567
Mailing address
2345 COUNTRY HILLS DR # 100
ANTIOCH, CA 94509-7319
Phone: (925) 418-0282 Fax: (925) 978-0991
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)		 CA 059593

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

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
SALVADOR GUEVARA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - CONCORD CAMPUS
      2540 EAST ST
      CONCORD, CA 94520
    • JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS
      1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD
      WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598

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