VISHNU KANALA M.B.B.S. – NPI #1073779138
Hospitalist

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

VISHNU KANALA is a hospitalist located in SIOUX FALLS, SD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1073779138 to VISHNU KANALA on July 29, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Nov 09, 2018. 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 VISHNU KANALA below.

NPI Profile for
VISHNU KANALA

NPI Number
1073779138
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VISHNU KANALA
Credentials
M.B.B.S.
Primary location
1600 W 22ND ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Phone: (605) 312-1000 Fax: (605) 312-1001
Mailing address
PO BOX 5074
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117-5074
Phone: (605) 328-6585 Fax: (605) 328-6512
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
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)
SD 8057

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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