ANKUR BAKSHI MD – NPI #1932546074
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)

ANKUR BAKSHI is a thoracic surgeon located in LOS ANGELES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1932546074 to ANKUR BAKSHI on May 30, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, 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 3 years ago on Sep 13, 2023. 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 ANKUR BAKSHI below.

NPI Profile for
ANKUR BAKSHI

NPI Number
1932546074
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ANKUR BAKSHI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
127 S SAN VICENTE BLVD STE A3600
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048-3311
Phone: (310) 423-3851 Fax: (310) 423-0246
2 Other location(s):
1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 300
Escondido, CA 92029-4113
Phone: (760) 743-0546
Fax: (858) 673-5187
1 Baylor Plz # MS 390
Houston, TX 77030-3411
Phone: (713) 798-8070
Mailing address
4140 W 190TH ST
TORRANCE, CA 90504-5513
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 13, 2023

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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)		 CA 172633
208600000X
- Surgery		 TX R5075

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
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FEINBERG MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2013
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
ANKUR BAKSHI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
      5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58
      LA MESA, CA 91942
    • PALOMAR HEALTH DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
      555 EAST VALLEY PARKWAY
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025

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