HOSAM AHMAD M.D. – NPI #1881846475
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.
HOSAM AHMAD is a hospitalist located in SANTA BARBARA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881846475 to HOSAM AHMAD on October 15, 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 9 years ago on Dec 08, 2016. 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 HOSAM AHMAD below.
NPI Profile for
HOSAM AHMAD
(more than 17 years ago)
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-4310 Phone: (805) 898-3077 Fax: (805) 898-3058
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93160-2106 Phone: (805) 898-3077 Fax: (805) 898-3058
Identifiers for HOSAM AHMAD
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | STATE LICENSE | CA | A115626 |
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) |
CA | A115626 |
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
HOSAM AHMAD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- GOLETA VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL351 S PATTERSON AVE
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111 - SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL400 WEST PUEBLO
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102 - SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL2050 VIBORG RD
SOLVANG, CA 93463 - TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER3330 LOMITA BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90509
- GOLETA VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL351 S PATTERSON AVE
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