The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.
| Specialty | Taxonomy Code | |
|---|---|---|
| * | Hepatology | 207RI0008X |
| Gastroenterology | 207RG0100X | |
| Transplant Surgery | 204F00000X |
* Indicates primary specialty
| NPI Number | 1144204116 |
| Credentials | MD |
| Entity | Individual |
| Enumeration date | 12/02/2005 |
| Last updated | 09/08/2020 - About 6 years ago |
| Sole proprietor1 | No |
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| Hospital affiliation | n/a |
1 A sole proprietor/sole proprietorship is an individual, and as such, is eligible for a single NPI number. The sole proprietor must apply for the NPI number using his or her own Social Security Number (SSN), not an Employer Identification Number (EIN) even if he/she has an EIN.
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