ROBERT J. GOTTNER M.D. – NPI #1295737179
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)

ROBERT GOTTNER is a thoracic surgeon located in LOS ANGELES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295737179 to ROBERT GOTTNER on August 11, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 previously updated about 15 years ago on Jul 22, 2011. 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 ROBERT GOTTNER below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT J. GOTTNER

NPI Number
1295737179
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT J. GOTTNER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD
SUITE 606
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 483-1055 Fax: (213) 483-1418
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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 CA G70423

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

Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 1988
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
ROBERT GOTTNER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER
      1509 E WILSON TERRACE
      GLENDALE, CA 91206
    • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
      1225 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
    • METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN CA
      300 W HUNTINGTON DR
      ARCADIA, CA 91006
    • PROVIDENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CTR
      501 SOUTH BUENA VISTA STREET
      BURBANK, CA 91505

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