JAMES D. ATKINSON M.D. – NPI #1629160627
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

JAMES ATKINSON is a surgeon located in LAS VEGAS, NV. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1629160627 to JAMES ATKINSON on September 28, 2006. 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 9 years ago on Sep 28, 2017. 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 JAMES ATKINSON below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES D. ATKINSON

NPI Number
1629160627
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES D. ATKINSON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3802 MEADOWS LN
LAS VEGAS, NV 89107-3112
Phone: (702) 313-8446 Fax: (702) 221-8446
Mailing address
2345 E. PRATER WAY, SUITE 207
SPARKS, NV 89434
Phone: (775) 356-9393 Fax: (775) 356-5590
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)		 NV 9366

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 NEVADA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1995
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
JAMES ATKINSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DESERT SPRINGS HOSPITAL
      2075 EAST FLAMINGO ROAD
      LAS VEGAS, NV 89119

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