HOWARD M. COMSTOCK M.D. – NPI #1942254230
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

HOWARD COMSTOCK is a surgeon located in TUCSON, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1942254230 to HOWARD COMSTOCK on May 20, 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 5 years ago on Sep 13, 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 HOWARD COMSTOCK below.

NPI Profile for
HOWARD M. COMSTOCK

NPI Number
1942254230
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
HOWARD M. COMSTOCK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6130 N LA CHOLLA BLVD STE 210
TUCSON, AZ 85741-3574
Phone: (520) 797-6881 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 13, 2021

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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)		 AZ 34193

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
AMR DIRECT ADDRESS
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
6130 N LA CHOLLA BLVD STE 210,
TUCSON, AZ 77025-1669

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
HOWARD COMSTOCK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
      6200 NORTH LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD
      TUCSON, AZ 85741
    • NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SAHUARITA
      16260 SOUTH RANCHO SAHUARITA BOULEVARD
      SAHUARITA, AZ 85629
    • ORO VALLEY HOSPITAL
      1551 EAST TANGERINE ROAD
      ORO VALLEY, AZ 85755

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