AHMER FESTOK DO – NPI #1538629514
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Hospitalist

AHMER FESTOK is a hospitalist located in CROWN POINT, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538629514 to AHMER FESTOK on March 25, 2019. 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 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Jan 11, 2024. 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 AHMER FESTOK below.

NPI Profile for
AHMER FESTOK

NPI Number
1538629514
Enumeration Date

(more than 7 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AHMER FESTOK
Credentials
DO
Primary location
12750 ST FRANCIS DR
CROWN POINT, IN 46307-0264
Phone: (219) 757-6121 Fax: (219) 681-6897
2 Other location(s):
743 Spring St NE Rear 710
Gainesville, GA 30501-3899
Phone: (770) 219-8730
1201 S Main St
Crown Point, IN 46307-8481
Phone: (219) 738-2100
Fax: (219) 933-2288
Mailing address
PO BOX 781076
DETROIT, MI 48278-1076
Phone: (317) 528-4800 Fax: (317) 865-1479
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 11, 2024

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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
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)		 IN 02006867A
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 IN 02006867A

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

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
AHMER FESTOK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FRANCISCAN HEALTH CROWN POINT
      1201 S MAIN ST
      CROWN POINT, IN 46307

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