DOUGLAS ANKROM M.D. – NPI #1558390393
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

DOUGLAS ANKROM is an urologist located in SONORA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558390393 to DOUGLAS ANKROM on July 02, 2006. 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 16 years ago on Feb 04, 2010. 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 ANKROM below.

NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS ANKROM

NPI Number
1558390393
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DOUGLAS ANKROM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
680 GUZZI LN STE 205
SONORA, CA 95370-5288
Phone: (209) 533-3321 Fax: (209) 533-3118
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 CA A52517

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DOUGLAS ANKROM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA
      1000 GREENLEY ROAD
      SONORA, CA 95370
    • MARK TWAIN MEDICAL CENTER
      768 MOUNTAIN RANCH RD
      SAN ANDREAS, CA 95249

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