DAVID C. FOLKERS M.D. – NPI #1538265442
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

DAVID FOLKERS is a surgeon located in AUSTIN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538265442 to DAVID FOLKERS on September 16, 2006. 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 6 years ago on Dec 23, 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 DAVID FOLKERS below.

NPI Profile for
DAVID C. FOLKERS

NPI Number
1538265442
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAVID C. FOLKERS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4007 JAMES CASEY ST
STE A230
AUSTIN, TX 78745-3340
Phone: (512) 402-5806 Fax: (512) 487-5086
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 23, 2019

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Identifiers

Identifiers for DAVID FOLKERS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERTAX ID742806313
MEDICAIDTX029679001
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 J9032
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery		 TX J9032

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL) - Graduated 1990
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
DAVID FOLKERS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION SETON SMITHVILLE
      1201 HILL RD ATTN: FIN DIR
      SMITHVILLE, TX 78957
    • ST DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER
      919 E 32ND ST
      AUSTIN, TX 78705
    • ST DAVID'S SOUTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
      901 WEST BEN WHITE BLVD
      AUSTIN, TX 78704

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