HOWARD J. SCHERTZINGER, JR. MD – NPI #1992797922
Internal Medicine

An internist trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

HOWARD SCHERTZINGER, JR. is a physician located in FLORENCE, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992797922 to HOWARD SCHERTZINGER, JR. on August 16, 2005. 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 207RS0010X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Aug 03, 2021. 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 HOWARD SCHERTZINGER, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
HOWARD J. SCHERTZINGER, JR.

NPI Number
1992797922
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
HOWARD J. SCHERTZINGER, JR.
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8726 US HIGHWAY 42
FLORENCE, KY 41042-3405
Phone: (859) 301-2663 Fax: (859) 301-0655
1 Other location(s):
8726 US 42
Florence, KY 41042-9625
Phone: (859) 301-2663
Fax: (859) 817-7848
Mailing address
560 S LOOP RD
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017-3405
Phone: (859) 301-2663 Fax: (859) 817-7848
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 09, 2021

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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
207RS0010X
- Internal Medicine / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 KY 36283
207RH0002X
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine		 OH 35-0653115
204C00000X
- Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine		 OH 35065311S

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

Education
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1988
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
HOWARD SCHERTZINGER, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST ELIZABETH EDGEWOOD
      1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DRIVE
      EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
    • ST ELIZABETH FLORENCE
      4900 HOUSTON ROAD
      FLORENCE, KY 41042
    • ST ELIZABETH FT THOMAS
      85 NORTH GRAND AVENUE
      FORT THOMAS, KY 41075
    • ST ELIZABETH GRANT
      238 BARNES ROAD
      WILLIAMSTOWN, KY 41097

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