Taxonomy Code 332100000X(332100000x)
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pharmacy. Providers: 1
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pharmacy Providers
| NPI | Name | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Altoona Vamc |
Organization |
2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona, PA |
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| Taxonomy Code | 332100000X |
| Display Name | Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pharmacy |
| Taxonomy Group | Suppliers |
| Taxonomy Classification | Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pharmacy |
| Definition | Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pharmacy means any place under VA jurisdiction where drugs are dispensed and Pharmaceutical Care is provided to enrolled Veterans, by licensed pharmacists. The Pharmacy is reviewed by JCAHO, utilizes the VA hospital's DEA number, and has a designated NCPDP number. VA facility pharmacies include Inpatient (Institutional), Outpatient, Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacies (CMOPs), Research, Addiction Treatment Centers, Long Term Care and Community Based Outpatient Clinics Pharmacies. The VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management - Strategic Healthcare Group has oversight for professional and practice activities of VA Pharmacies. Each pharmacy is under the direct supervision of a U.S. or U.S. territory licensed pharmacist, and has staffing to meet its designated scope of service. |
| Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |