JOSEPH G. PASTOREK, II M.D., J.D. – NPI #1437257854
Emergency Medicine
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
JOSEPH PASTOREK, II is a physician located in COVINGTON, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1437257854 to JOSEPH PASTOREK, II on September 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.
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NPI Profile for
JOSEPH G. PASTOREK, II
(more than 19 years ago)
SUITE A
COVINGTON, LA 70433-2980 Phone: (985) 809-3860 Fax: (985) 809-3825
SLIDELL, LA 70458-5588 Phone: (504) 481-8352 Fax: (985) 809-3825
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207P00000X - Emergency Medicine (Primary) |
LA | 014420 |
| 208VP0000X - Pain Medicine / Pain Medicine |
LA | 014420 |
| 207VM0101X - Obstetrics & Gynecology / Maternal & Fetal Medicine |
LA | 014420 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.