VAFA GHAEMMAGHAMI M.D. – NPI #1659352144
Surgery

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

VAFA GHAEMMAGHAMI is a surgeon located in CHANDLER, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659352144 to VAFA GHAEMMAGHAMI on November 10, 2005. 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 2086S0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 06, 2024. 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 VAFA GHAEMMAGHAMI below.

NPI Profile for
VAFA GHAEMMAGHAMI

NPI Number
1659352144
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VAFA GHAEMMAGHAMI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
485 S DOBSON RD STE 201
CHANDLER, AZ 85224
Phone: (480) 728-4700 Fax: (480) 728-4747
1 Other location(s):
1955 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224-6282
Phone: (480) 728-4700
Fax: (480) 728-4747
Mailing address
PO BOX 33269
PHOENIX, AZ 85067-3269
Phone: (602) 406-4786 Fax: (916) 636-4358
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 06, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for VAFA GHAEMMAGHAMI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidAZ216545
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
2086S0102X
- Surgery / Surgical Critical Care (Primary)		 AZ 36830
2086S0127X
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery		 AZ 36830
208600000X
- Surgery		 AZ 36830

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 TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON - Graduated 2000
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
VAFA GHAEMMAGHAMI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1955 WEST FRYE ROAD
      CHANDLER, AZ 85224

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