JAMES S. DISTEFANO DO – NPI #1457324782
Emergency Medicine
An emergency physician with special knowledge in sports medicine is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention and management of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician has knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation and epidemiology is essential to the practice of sports medicine.
JAMES DISTEFANO is a physician located in BRYAN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457324782 to JAMES DISTEFANO on February 08, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207PS0010X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Oct 10, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES DISTEFANO below.
NPI Profile for
JAMES S. DISTEFANO
(more than 20 years ago)
BRYAN, TX 77802-3478 Phone: (979) 704-5029 Fax:
Identifiers for JAMES DISTEFANO
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE CROSS | 8AH949 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207PS0010X - Emergency Medicine / Sports Medicine (Primary) |
TX | M7149 |
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.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JAMES DISTEFANO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- CHI ST JOSEPH HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL2801 FRANCISCAN DR
BRYAN, TX 77802 - PHYSICIANS CENTRE,THE3131 UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST
BRYAN, TX 77802
- CHI ST JOSEPH HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL2801 FRANCISCAN DR
- HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- ALLUMINE HOME HEALTH1146 MIDTOWN DRIVE
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845 - TRADITIONS HEALTH CARE1862 ROCK PRAIRIE RD SUITE 202
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
- ALLUMINE HOME HEALTH1146 MIDTOWN DRIVE
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