STEFAN S. KACHALA M.D. – NPI #1538329578
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)

STEFAN KACHALA is a thoracic surgeon located in WATERBURY, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538329578 to STEFAN KACHALA on June 12, 2008. 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. 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 4 years ago on Dec 06, 2022. 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 STEFAN KACHALA below.

NPI Profile for
STEFAN S. KACHALA

NPI Number
1538329578
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEFAN S. KACHALA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
56 FRANKLIN ST DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURG
WATERBURY, CT 06706
Phone: (203) 709-6871 Fax: (203) 759-1537
3 Other location(s):
47 Palomba Dr
Enfield, CT 06082-3847
Phone: (203) 709-6871
Fax: (203) 759-1537
114 Woodland St
Hartford, CT 06105-1208
Phone: (203) 709-6871
Fax: (203) 759-1537
133 Scovill St Ste 303
Waterbury, CT 06706-1127
Phone: (203) 709-6871
Fax: (203) 759-1537
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 06, 2022

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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)		 CT 1.056125

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
RUTGERS R W JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL (CAM/NEW BRUNS/PISC) - Graduated 2007
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
STEFAN KACHALA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
      56 FRANKLIN STEET
      WATERBURY, CT 06706

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