THOMAS FRIMPONG DO – NPI #1568628170
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neurological Surgery

THOMAS FRIMPONG is a neurological surgeon located in WICHITA, KS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568628170 to THOMAS FRIMPONG on August 03, 2008. 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 last updated on Oct 15, 2024. 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 THOMAS FRIMPONG below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS FRIMPONG

NPI Number
1568628170
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS FRIMPONG
Credentials
DO
Primary location
825 N HILLSIDE
WICHITA, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 733-9393 Fax: (877) 892-9679
1 Other location(s):
520 Medical Dr
Guymon, OK 73942-4438
Phone: (580) 817-0511
Fax: (580) 338-5722
Mailing address
825 N HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 733-9393 Fax: (877) 892-9679
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 15, 2024

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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
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)		 KS 05-43083

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
LAKE ERIE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AT SETON HILL UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2008
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
THOMAS FRIMPONG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITALS WICHITA, INC.
      929 NORTH ST FRANCIS STREET
      WICHITA, KS 67214
    • HUTCHINSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
      1701 E 23RD AVENUE
      HUTCHINSON, KS 67502
    • KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER LLC
      1124 WEST 21ST STREET
      ANDOVER, KS 67002
    • SATANTA DISTRICT HOSPITAL, CLINICS, & LTCU
      401 CHEYENNE
      SATANTA, KS 67870
    • WESTERN PLAINS MEDICAL COMPLEX
      3001 AVENUE A
      DODGE CITY, KS 67801

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