Dr Andrew N Githaiga, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Norfolk, VA

Dr Andrew N Githaiga, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. He is a member of the group practice Sentara Medical Group and his current practice location is 850 Kempsville Rd, Ste 100g, Norfolk, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (757) 261-5977.

Dr Andrew N Githaiga is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101251292) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083737449.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew N Githaiga, MD
850 Kempsville Rd, Ste 100g,
Norfolk, VA 23502-3920
(757) 261-5977
(757) 275-9913



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew N Githaiga
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience27 Years
Location850 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Andrew N Githaiga graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083737449
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/20/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840391835
  • Enrollment ID: I20120530000169

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew N Githaiga such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083737449NPI-NPPES
AB32999OtherWAMEDICARE GROUP
MD00047242OtherWALIC
7410914MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease 0101251292 (Virginia)Primary
207RS0012XInternal Medicine - Sleep Medicine 0101251292 (Virginia)Secondary
207RC0200XInternal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine 0101251292 (Virginia)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sentara Norfolk General HospitalNorfolk, VAHospital
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical CenterWilliamsburg, VAHospital
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalVirginia beach, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sentara Medical Group89219039231058

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSentara Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265485270
PECOS PAC ID: 8921903923
Enrollment ID: O20031203000466

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Andrew N Githaiga, MD
844 Kempsville Rd, Ste 103a,
Norfolk, VA 23502-3927

Ph: (757) 261-5977
Dr Andrew N Githaiga, MD
850 Kempsville Rd, Ste 100g,
Norfolk, VA 23502-3920

Ph: (757) 261-5977

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Abbas Asgher Ali, M.D.
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Peter B Laplace, MD
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Practice Location: 426 E Freemason St, Norfolk, VA 23510
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Dr. John S Carrick, MD
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