RIAZ S. CASSIM M. D. – NPI #1982711404
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.
RIAZ CASSIM is a colon & rectal surgeon located in MORGANTOWN, WV. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982711404 to RIAZ CASSIM on August 23, 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 18 years ago on Nov 05, 2008. 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 RIAZ CASSIM below.
NPI Profile for
RIAZ S. CASSIM
(about 20 years ago)
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506 Phone: (304) 598-4800 Fax:
MORGANTOWN, WV 26507-0897 Phone: (304) 293-7401 Fax: (304) 293-6963
Identifiers for RIAZ CASSIM
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | WV | 3810000120 |
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) |
WV | 20373 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
RIAZ CASSIM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
- WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
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