EDWARD CAPOCCIA M.D. – NPI #1891177051
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

EDWARD CAPOCCIA is an urologist located in EAST CHICAGO, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891177051 to EDWARD CAPOCCIA on June 24, 2015. 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 5 years ago on Aug 03, 2021. 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 EDWARD CAPOCCIA below.

NPI Profile for
EDWARD CAPOCCIA

NPI Number
1891177051
Enumeration Date

(about 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EDWARD CAPOCCIA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4320 FIR ST UNIT 220
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312-3076
Phone: (219) 703-2591 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1653 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612-3833
Phone: (312) 942-5850
Mailing address
400 W 84TH DR
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-6248
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 03, 2021

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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)		 IL 125067811

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)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
2160 S 1ST AVE,
MAYWOOD, IL 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL) - Graduated 2015
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
EDWARD CAPOCCIA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL
      25 NORTH WINFIELD ROAD
      WINFIELD, IL 60190
    • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      901 MACARTHUR BLVD
      MUNSTER, IN 46321
    • FRANCISCAN HEALTH CROWN POINT
      1201 S MAIN ST
      CROWN POINT, IN 46307
    • ST CATHERINE HOSPITAL INC
      4321 FIR STREET
      EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
    • ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER INC
      1500 S LAKE PARK AVE
      HOBART, IN 46342
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • COMMUNITY STROKE AND REHABILITATION CENTER, INC
      10215 BROADWAY AVENUE
      CROWN POINT, IN 46307

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