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AFIZ TAIWO MD
NPI 1467504894
Internal Medicine in Hammond, IN

Active since January 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6423 S COLUMBIA AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320(219) 937-3632(219) 937-4715 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Afiz Taiwo Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

AFIZ TAIWO MD (NPI 1467504894) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hammond, Indiana, licensed in Illinois (036-106656) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467504894
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameAFIZ TAIWOCredential: MD
Location Address6423 S COLUMBIA AVEHammond, IN 46320-2747
Mailing Address309 Pinehurst DrPalos Heights, IL 60463-2911 · (708) 334-9494 · Fax (708) 489-5827
Phone(219) 937-3632
Fax(219) 937-4715
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1998
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 2009
✔ NPI 1467504894 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036-106656
Definition
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.
6423 S COLUMBIA AVE, Hammond, IN 46320
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedK24201IL
Medicare UPIN256960FIN
Medicare PIN256960IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Insurance, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Afiz Taiwo Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID42115602
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031217000471
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46320 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.49 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RAJENDER VOHRA P.T.
Physical Therapist
6423 S COLUMBIA AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Lake County (615) 778-4066

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Afiz Taiwo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Afiz Taiwo is 1467504894. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2007.

Where is Afiz Taiwo located?

Afiz Taiwo practices at 6423 S Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN 46320. The listed phone number is (219) 937-3632.

What is Afiz Taiwo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Afiz Taiwo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Afiz Taiwo is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Afiz Taiwo accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Insurance, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Afiz Taiwo as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Afiz Taiwo was last updated on June 4, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.