JAMES A. KONTAK M.D. – NPI #1578503272
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

JAMES KONTAK is an urologist located in CLEVELAND, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578503272 to JAMES KONTAK on June 08, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 4 years ago on Jan 03, 2022. 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 JAMES KONTAK below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES A. KONTAK

NPI Number
1578503272
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES A. KONTAK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
18099 LORAIN AVE
SUITE 141
CLEVELAND, OH 44111-5610
Phone: (216) 941-0333 Fax: (216) 941-1071
2 Other location(s):
5260 Smith Rd
Brookpark, OH 44142-1747
Phone: (216) 941-0333
Fax: (216) 941-5257
29101 Health Campus Dr Ste 310
Westlake, OH 44145-5274
Phone: (440) 892-6600
Fax: (440) 892-3482
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 03, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES KONTAK

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERMEDICARE GROUP PIN #OHUR9354701
MEDICAIDOH2580103
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)		 OH 35-086555

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
ALLSCRIPTS PRO EHR
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
18099 LORAIN AVE,
CLEVELAND, OH 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1999
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
JAMES KONTAK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL
      33300 CLEVELAND CLINIC BLVD
      AVON, OH 44011
    • FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL
      18101 LORAIN AVENUE
      CLEVELAND, OH 44111
    • UH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER
      29000 CENTER RIDGE ROAD
      WESTLAKE, OH 44145

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