VARUN K. BHALLA M.D. – NPI #1447412127
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.
VARUN BHALLA is a surgeon located in COLUMBIA, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1447412127 to VARUN BHALLA on June 25, 2008. 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 5 years ago on Jun 02, 2021. 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 VARUN BHALLA below.
NPI Profile for
VARUN K. BHALLA
(about 18 years ago)
COLUMBIA, SC 29203 Phone: (803) 434-4555 Fax: (803) 434-4599
1 Other location(s):
BI 4070
Augusta, GA 30912-0004
Phone: (706) 721-2503
Fax: (706) 721-1047
ATLANTA, GA 30374-3904 Phone: (803) 296-7320 Fax: (803) 296-7330
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Identifiers for VARUN BHALLA
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | SC | 404609 |
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) |
SC | 440460 |
| 2086S0120X - Surgery / Pediatric Surgery |
SC | 440460 |
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.
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- Endpoint
- [email protected]
- Endpoint type
- Direct Messaging Address
- Endpoint Description
- Content Type
- OTHER
- Affiliation
- N
- Endpoint Location
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9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 500,
COLUMBIA, SC 77025-1669
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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