PETER K. ZAKOW MD – NPI #1568408623
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.

PETER ZAKOW is a thoracic surgeon located in ROCK HILL, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568408623 to PETER ZAKOW on June 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 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 previously updated about 7 years ago on May 14, 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 PETER ZAKOW below.

NPI Profile for
PETER K. ZAKOW

NPI Number
1568408623
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PETER K. ZAKOW
Credentials
MD
Primary location
200 S HERLONG AVE STE B
ROCK HILL, SC 29732-1182
Phone: (803) 324-1950 Fax: (803) 324-1933
2 Other location(s):
25 Hospital Center Blvd Ste 306
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926-2739
Phone: (843) 689-8224
197 Piedmont Blvd Ste 100
Rock Hill, SC 29732-1824
Phone: (803) 324-1950
Fax: (803) 324-1933
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for PETER ZAKOW

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDNY02119753
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)
SC 40822
208600000X
- Surgery
NY 195399

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
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
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
PETER ZAKOW is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER
      222 S HERLONG AVE
      ROCK HILL, SC 29730
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • NEIGHBORS CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY, AN AMEDISYS CO
      1645 JA COCHRAN BYPASS SUITE 1
      CHESTER, SC 29706

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