CHRISTOPHER DRU M.D. – NPI #1346531563
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

CHRISTOPHER DRU is an urologist located in VENTURA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1346531563 to CHRISTOPHER DRU on April 21, 2011. 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 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Feb 05, 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 CHRISTOPHER DRU below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER DRU

NPI Number
1346531563
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER DRU
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
300 HILLMONT AVE BLDG 340
VENTURA, CA 93003-1651
Phone: (805) 652-6210 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
8635 W 3rd St Ste 1070
Los Angeles, CA 90048-6137
Phone: (310) 423-4746
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 05, 2024

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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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 CO 0059814
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
CHRISTOPHER DRU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HCA-HEALTHONE DBA SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
      501 E HAMPDEN AVE
      ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113

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