Deactivated NPI 1548227127 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Peter M Dichiara , MD

Internal Medicine • Troy, AL

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Peter Dichiara has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date April 27, 2006

NPI Deactivation Date October 16, 2024

Total Practice Duration ~18 Years of Practice (2006 – 2024)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Peter Dichiara, MD was a registered Internal Medicine practicing in Troy, AL. Throughout an active medical career spanning 18 years, Dr. Dichiara provided care at the practice location at 1350 HIGHWAY 231 S until profile deactivation on 2024-10-16.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient outpatient office visit, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, annual depression screening, 5 to. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1350 Highway 231 S

Troy, AL 360813058

Telephone 3345661270

Fax 3345661296

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Charles A Wood, M.d., P.c Facility NPI 1679738207

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Troy, AL

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 10.5 Yrs

State Avg: 29.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Troy, AL (1784 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

19.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	39	$145.00	$120.89
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	36	27	$85.00	$71.83
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	20	20	$50.00	$18.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	17	$95.00	$83.74
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	17	17	$150.00	$127.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	184	125	$144.54	$119.57
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	82	55	$35.00	$9.17
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	76	19	$60.00	$21.26
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	76	76	$150.00	$122.02
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	65	65	$40.00	$28.06
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	55	55	$80.00	$75.81
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	43	14	$35.00	$13.19
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	38	38	$50.00	$17.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	26	$95.00	$82.75
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	21	$150.00	$127.06
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	17	16	$95.00	$20.82
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	12	11	$250.00	$250.56
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	11	11	$55.00	$30.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	185	119	$145.00	$120.40
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	135	35	$85.00	$65.76
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	99	25	$35.00	$13.56
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	98	62	$29.90	$9.40
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	76	76	$150.00	$124.93
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	74	45	$30.00	$4.98
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	69	69	$50.00	$17.26
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	67	67	$40.00	$26.15
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	61	42	$10.00	$5.71
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	61	61	$79.18	$20.38
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	36	14	$6.00	$2.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	28	$95.00	$83.72
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	24	18	$85.00	$50.24
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	15	$150.00	$123.11
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	14	$200.00	$154.28
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	14	11	$75.00	$38.68
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	12	12	$10.00	$6.12
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	12	12	$60.00	$13.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	356	76	$85.00	$66.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	262	159	$145.00	$123.57
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	123	86	$25.00	$9.71
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	106	27	$35.00	$13.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	106	87	$95.00	$84.39
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	84	84	$150.00	$128.15
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	75	75	$40.00	$15.23
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	75	47	$30.00	$5.18
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	75	47	$10.00	$6.23
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	73	73	$50.00	$17.70
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	64	13	$6.00	$3.00
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	55	55	$55.00	$19.78
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	54	46	$200.00	$172.92
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	34	27	$85.00	$50.60
81003 Automated urinalysis test	33	26	$35.00	$2.25
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	32	30	$45.00	$42.43
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	26	14	$75.00	$39.10
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	21	20	$60.00	$14.15
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza	19	19	$200.00	$63.59
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	18	14	$95.00	$31.60
90756 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	14	14	$55.00	$28.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	396	78	$45.10	$42.94
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	342	90	$85.00	$67.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	287	198	$144.95	$102.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	194	154	$94.95	$68.83
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	140	140	$149.79	$110.06
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	139	103	$25.00	$9.55
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	139	136	$39.96	$15.04
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	136	52	$35.00	$13.35
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	136	133	$54.78	$27.96
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	135	135	$50.00	$16.76
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	105	25	$8.00	$0.12
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	87	65	$10.00	$6.12
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	82	64	$30.00	$5.08
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	68	63	$98.60	$97.76
81003 Automated urinalysis test	48	42	$35.00	$2.18
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	41	35	$95.00	$30.42
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	37	31	$85.00	$50.86
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	36	19	$36.81	$15.03
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	31	29	$200.00	$137.31
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	27	14	$75.00	$38.84
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	20	19	$60.00	$16.04
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	19	16	$160.00	$161.60
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	18	18	$6.00	$2.97
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	17	17	$200.00	$162.93
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	17	17	$25.00	$17.86
93225 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous	16	16	$100.00	$17.43
93227 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional	16	16	$100.00	$26.23
93226 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with report	16	16	$100.00	$32.94
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	12	12	$67.50	$12.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	569	98	$78.92	$65.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	449	278	$145.02	$100.67
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	226	48	$5.58	$0.12
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	164	115	$25.00	$10.44
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	158	157	$39.94	$14.91
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	153	153	$50.00	$26.85
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	150	69	$35.00	$15.49
85610 Blood test, clotting time	119	12	$14.00	$4.28
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	117	117	$148.89	$109.31
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	108	73	$10.00	$6.05
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	105	72	$30.00	$5.58
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	96	47	$34.64	$15.98
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	94	94	$50.00	$16.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	80	$95.00	$69.78
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	56	49	$95.00	$28.74
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	47	44	$183.51	$159.67
81003 Automated urinalysis test	45	42	$35.00	$2.44
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	37	36	$200.00	$137.50
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	34	18	$75.00	$38.49
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	34	29	$85.00	$49.96
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	31	22	$35.00	$3.41
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	24	22	$250.00	$217.96
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	19	18	$40.00	$7.54
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	18	16	$60.00	$15.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$150.00	$101.32
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	15	14	$22.67	$8.22
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	14	14	$35.36	$15.30
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	12	12	$45.00	$42.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	464	276	$144.22	$99.53
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	309	86	$45.00	$42.11
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	219	50	$5.05	$0.11
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	184	179	$39.97	$18.53
90756 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	158	158	$49.53	$22.19
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	147	77	$34.91	$18.46
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	146	103	$25.00	$11.64
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	138	73	$75.00	$65.19
85610 Blood test, clotting time	128	15	$14.00	$4.75
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	105	73	$10.00	$6.05
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	102	69	$30.00	$6.20
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	91	91	$150.05	$108.19
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	86	67	$69.19	$21.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	68	$95.00	$67.32
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	73	73	$50.00	$16.55
81003 Automated urinalysis test	63	48	$35.00	$2.71
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	48	25	$29.69	$14.87
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	43	40	$188.37	$135.53
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	32	32	$150.00	$123.27
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	32	31	$6.00	$2.94
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	30	17	$75.00	$38.56
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	29	23	$85.00	$49.92
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	24	22	$157.08	$151.20
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	23	20	$40.87	$7.46
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	22	19	$24.55	$8.10
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	21	20	$240.48	$189.11
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	19	16	$35.00	$3.41
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	18	17	$250.00	$216.19
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	17	17	$50.00	$17.55
93225 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous	15	14	$100.00	$17.65
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	15	14	$35.00	$17.48
93227 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional	15	14	$100.00	$25.68
93226 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with report	15	14	$100.00	$33.63
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	14	14	$60.00	$15.56
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	13	13	$35.00	$18.88
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	12	12	$50.00	$23.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$148.18	$93.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	443	95	$45.00	$41.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	385	227	$129.45	$97.94
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	169	39	$4.35	$0.11
85610 Blood test, clotting time	159	18	$14.00	$5.11
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	138	134	$36.49	$22.21
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	131	131	$50.00	$23.01
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	124	58	$35.00	$23.03
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	112	80	$25.00	$13.05
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	91	73	$6.00	$2.91
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	68	46	$30.00	$6.96
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	68	46	$10.00	$3.17
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	55	55	$143.91	$106.15
81003 Automated urinalysis test	51	41	$35.00	$3.02
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	50	37	$84.20	$20.05
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	41	33	$150.00	$147.78
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	38	33	$85.00	$49.73
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	37	18	$75.00	$38.16
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	36	19	$25.00	$13.82
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	36	36	$138.89	$122.98
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	33	28	$167.27	$134.84
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	26	23	$40.00	$7.44
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	25	22	$25.60	$8.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	20	$91.52	$66.14
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	17	17	$191.18	$181.17
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	13	13	$32.69	$23.04
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level	12	11	$15.00	$4.27
93225 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous	12	12	$100.00	$17.62
93226 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with report	12	12	$100.00	$33.58
93227 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional	12	12	$100.00	$25.75
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	11	11	$50.00	$16.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License AL 10946

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Carrie Gardner , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1093147183

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Deactivated October 16, 2024

Record deactivated on October 16, 2024

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NPI Profile Active March 16, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 16, 2009

Registered at 1350 HIGHWAY 231 S, TROY, AL 360813058 (Tel: 3345661270)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 16, 2009

Registered at 1350 HIGHWAY 231 S, TROY, AL 360813058 (Tel: 3345661270)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 16, 2009

Recorded as PETER DICHIARA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 16, 2009

Internal Medicine (License #10946 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548227127

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 27, 2006

Last Update: March 16, 2009

Deactivation Date: October 16, 2024

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Mailing Address

1350 Highway 231 S

Troy, AL 360813058

Phone: 3345661270

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