BAKRI KAAKEH MD – NPI #1245588326
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

BAKRI KAAKEH is a thoracic surgeon located in SAGINAW, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245588326 to BAKRI KAAKEH on August 21, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 25, 2024. 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 BAKRI KAAKEH below.

NPI Profile for
BAKRI KAAKEH

NPI Number
1245588326
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BAKRI KAAKEH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4701 TOWNE CENTRE RD STE 301
SAGINAW, MI 48604-2800
Phone: (989) 401-1040 Fax: (989) 401-1154
3 Other location(s):
2651 E Discovery Pkwy
Bloomington, IN 47408-9059
Phone: (812) 334-5081
Fax: (812) 334-5091
1722 Shaffer St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1633
Phone: (269) 343-1555
601 John St Ste M-460
Kalamazoo, MI 49007-5355
Phone: (269) 341-7333
Mailing address
900 COOPER AVE STE 4100
SAGINAW, MI 48602-5182
Phone: (989) 583-4700 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 25, 2024

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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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 IN 01093258A
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
208600000X
- Surgery		 IN 01093258A

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)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

View All Endpoint(s)
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2651 E DISCOVERY PKWY,
BLOOMINGTON, IN 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
4701 TOWNE CENTRE RD STE 301,
SAGINAW, MI 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP DIRECT ADDRESS
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
601 JOHN ST,
KALAMAZOO, MI 77025-1669

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
BAKRI KAAKEH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
      1447 N HARRISON
      SAGINAW, MI 48602
    • HENRY FORD MACOMB HOSPITAL
      15855 NINETEEN MILE RD
      CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038
    • HILLS & DALES GENERAL HOSPITAL
      4675 HILL STREET
      CASS CITY, MI 48726
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • COVENANT VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
      500 S HAMILTON
      SAGINAW, MI 48602

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