DOUGLAS C. ALTENBERN, JR. MD – NPI #1124005145
Urology
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
DOUGLAS ALTENBERN, JR. is an urologist located in NASHVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1124005145 to DOUGLAS ALTENBERN, JR. on December 30, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 DOUGLAS ALTENBERN, JR. below.
NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS C. ALTENBERN, JR.
(more than 20 years ago)
STE 206B
NASHVILLE, TN 37211-4881 Phone: (615) 331-8281 Fax: (615) 331-3043
NASHVILLE, TN 37209-4035 Phone: (615) 250-9200 Fax: (615) 250-9251
Identifiers for DOUGLAS ALTENBERN, JR.
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE CROSS | TN | 0127086 |
| OTHER | RR MEDICARE | TN | 340013309 |
| MEDICAID | KY | 64799521 | |
| MEDICAID | TN | 3060807 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208800000X - Urology (Primary) |
TN | MD21659 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
DOUGLAS ALTENBERN, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- METRO NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL1818 ALBION STREET
NASHVILLE, TN 37208
- METRO NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL1818 ALBION STREET
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