AMIT AGARWAL M.D. – NPI #1215283429
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

AMIT AGARWAL is a colon & rectal surgeon located in SUGAR LAND, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1215283429 to AMIT AGARWAL on July 25, 2012. 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 9 years ago on Jan 18, 2017. 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 AMIT AGARWAL below.

NPI Profile for
AMIT AGARWAL

NPI Number
1215283429
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AMIT AGARWAL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
17510 W GRAND PKWY S
STE 190
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479-2645
Phone: (713) 486-4742 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 TX Q0395

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 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
AMIT AGARWAL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM
      2525 HOLLY HALL
      HOUSTON, TX 77054
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
      6411 FANNIN
      HOUSTON, TX 77030
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
      HOUSTON, TX 77008
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL
      17500 W GRAND PARKWAY SOUTH
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
    • NORTH HOUSTON SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC
      20635 KUYKENDAHL RD
      SPRING, TX 77379

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