MEHDI AKHAVAN-HEIDARI M.D. – NPI #1346414562
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)

MEHDI AKHAVAN-HEIDARI is a thoracic surgeon located in MUNSTER, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1346414562 to MEHDI AKHAVAN-HEIDARI on April 17, 2008. 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 7 years ago on Nov 08, 2019. 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 MEHDI AKHAVAN-HEIDARI below.

NPI Profile for
MEHDI AKHAVAN-HEIDARI

NPI Number
1346414562
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MEHDI AKHAVAN-HEIDARI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
801 MACARTHUR BLVD STE 305
MUNSTER, IN 46321-2920
Phone: (219) 703-2401 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
5380 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 110
Las Vegas, NV 89118-1878
Phone: (725) 333-8465
Fax: (725) 333-8466
Mailing address
2345 E. PRATER WAY, SUITE 207
SPARKS, NV 79434
Phone: (775) 356-9393 Fax: (775) 356-5590
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MEHDI AKHAVAN-HEIDARI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA1982064754
MEDICAIDNV1346414562
MEDICAIDOH2839405
MEDICAIDWV3810013319
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)		 TN 55408

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
MEHDI AKHAVAN-HEIDARI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      901 MACARTHUR BLVD
      MUNSTER, IN 46321
    • ST CATHERINE HOSPITAL INC
      4321 FIR STREET
      EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
    • ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER INC
      1500 S LAKE PARK AVE
      HOBART, IN 46342

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