JOSE A. TORRES GLUCK MD – NPI #1215048517
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

JOSE TORRES GLUCK is a neurological surgeon located in LAKELAND, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1215048517 to JOSE TORRES GLUCK on August 31, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Oct 10, 2013. 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 JOSE TORRES GLUCK below.

NPI Profile for
JOSE A. TORRES GLUCK

NPI Number
1215048517
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSE A. TORRES GLUCK
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1325 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805-4544
Phone: (863) 603-6542 Fax: (863) 603-6529
Mailing address
PO BOX 917770
WP-522
ORLANDO, FL 32891-7770
Phone: (863) 603-6542 Fax: (863) 603-6529
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSE TORRES GLUCK

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDFL14P6S
MEDICAIDDE008657200
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
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)
FL ME115238

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
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 1987
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
JOSE TORRES GLUCK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
      LAKELAND, FL 33805
    • WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL
      200 AVE F NE
      WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881

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