AVAFIA DOSSA M.D. – NPI #1356668958
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

AVAFIA DOSSA is a surgeon located in FORT WORTH, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1356668958 to AVAFIA DOSSA on April 23, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 3 years ago on Sep 08, 2023. 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 AVAFIA DOSSA below.

NPI Profile for
AVAFIA DOSSA

NPI Number
1356668958
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AVAFIA DOSSA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1325 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 690
FORT WORTH, TX 76104-2133
Phone: (817) 761-7740 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
1 Wyoming St
CHE 7th Floor
Dayton, OH 45409-2722
Phone: (937) 208-2485
7121 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Phone: (361) 244-0137
Mailing address
7121 S PADRE ISLAND DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412-4938
Phone: (361) 244-0137 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 08, 2023

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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)		 OH 35.099723

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
AVAFIA DOSSA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THE
      6629 WOODRIDGE ROAD
      CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414
    • TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL FORT WORTH
      1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
      FORT WORTH, TX 76104

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