PATRICK F. HAMMEN M.D. – NPI #1164461505
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

PATRICK HAMMEN is a colon & rectal surgeon located in SMYRNA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164461505 to PATRICK HAMMEN on June 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Oct 09, 2019. 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 PATRICK HAMMEN below.

NPI Profile for
PATRICK F. HAMMEN

NPI Number
1164461505
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PATRICK F. HAMMEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4441 ATLANTA RD SE STE 312
SMYRNA, GA 30080
Phone: (470) 956-4200 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
4750 Waters Ave
Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31404-6200
Phone: (912) 350-8712
Fax: (912) 350-8753
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for PATRICK HAMMEN

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAMERIGROUPGA10065608
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICAREGA280000998
OTHERWELLCAREGA349778
MEDICAIDGA000791392B
MEDICAIDGA000791392A
MEDICAIDGA000791392C
MEDICAIDSCG43383
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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 GA 043383

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
N
Endpoint Location
4441 ATLANTA RD SE STE 312,
SMYRNA, GA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
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
PATRICK HAMMEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WELLSTAR COBB MEDICAL CENTER
      3950 AUSTELL RD
      AUSTELL, GA 30106

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