GEORGE TCHIRKOW MD – NPI #1508894668
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.
GEORGE TCHIRKOW is a colon & rectal surgeon located in PITTSBURGH, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1508894668 to GEORGE TCHIRKOW on June 29, 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 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 GEORGE TCHIRKOW below.
NPI Profile for
GEORGE TCHIRKOW
(about 20 years ago)
SUITE 208
PITTSBURGH, PA 15243 Phone: (412) 572-6192 Fax: (412) 572-6193
SUITE 208
PITTSBURGH, PA 15243 Phone: (412) 572-6192 Fax: (412) 572-6193
Identifiers for GEORGE TCHIRKOW
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | PA | 0939926 |
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) |
PA | MD028227E |
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