MUHAMMAD AFZAL MD – NPI #1477808426
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.
MUHAMMAD AFZAL is a hospitalist located in CHARLESTON, WV. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477808426 to MUHAMMAD AFZAL on July 16, 2012. 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. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 6 years ago on Jan 02, 2020. 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 MUHAMMAD AFZAL below.
NPI Profile for
MUHAMMAD AFZAL
(about 14 years ago)
CHARLESTON, WV 25304-1297 Phone: (304) 388-5848 Fax: (304) 388-9654
3 Other location(s):
Charleston, WV 25304-1227
Phone: (304) 388-5432
Charleston, WV 25301-1326
Phone: (304) 388-5432
Hurricane, WV 25526-9202
Phone: (304) 757-1700
CUMBERLAND, MD 21502-6393 Phone: (240) 964-8564 Fax: (240) 964-8563
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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) |
MD | D80343 |
| 208000000X - Pediatrics |
MD | D80343 |
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
MD | D80343 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
MUHAMMAD AFZAL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
- TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
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