MICHAEL B. AZARKH MD – NPI #1790958452
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

MICHAEL AZARKH is a hospitalist located in REDONDO BEACH, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790958452 to MICHAEL AZARKH on April 02, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 last updated on Nov 20, 2025. 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 MICHAEL AZARKH below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL B. AZARKH

NPI Number
1790958452
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL B. AZARKH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
319 N BROADWAY AVE # 215
REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277
Phone: (310) 408-7096 Fax:
Mailing address
319 N BROADWAY APT 215
REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277-2850
Phone: (310) 408-7096 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 20, 2025

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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)		 PA MD443263
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CA A116986

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
MICHAEL AZARKH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE
      15630 18TH AVE - HWY 53
      CLEARLAKE, CA 95422
    • BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER
      1800 SPRING RIDGE DRIVE
      SUSANVILLE, CA 96130

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