JOSEPH P. ORO MD – NPI #1720133887
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

JOSEPH ORO is a physician located in WATERTOWN, SD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720133887 to JOSEPH ORO on January 25, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on May 17, 2022. 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 JOSEPH ORO below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH P. ORO

NPI Number
1720133887
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH P. ORO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
506 1ST AVE SE
WATERTOWN, SD 57201
Phone: (605) 886-8482 Fax: (605) 884-4300
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 17, 2022

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 WA MD00044149

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH ORO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC
      401 9TH AVENUE NW POST OFFICE BOX 1210
      WATERTOWN, SD 57201
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • PRAIRIE LAKES HOME HEALTH
      401 9TH AVE NW POST OFFICE BOX 1210
      WATERTOWN, SD 57201
  • HOSPICE
    • PRAIRIE LAKES HOSPICE
      401 9TH AVE NW POST OFFICE BOX 1210
      WATERTOWN, SD 57201

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