VALENTINE NDUKU DO – NPI #1871770263
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

VALENTINE NDUKU is a neurological surgeon located in FORT PIERCE, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871770263 to VALENTINE NDUKU on January 28, 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 previously updated about 8 years ago on Sep 17, 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 VALENTINE NDUKU below.

NPI Profile for
VALENTINE NDUKU

NPI Number
1871770263
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VALENTINE NDUKU
Credentials
DO
Primary location
2402 FRIST BLVD STE 201
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950-4838
Phone: (772) 252-6620 Fax: (772) 460-8808
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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)		 MI 510107460

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

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
VALENTINE NDUKU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HCA FLORIDA LAWNWOOD HOSPITAL
      1700 S 23RD ST
      FORT PIERCE, FL 34950
    • HIGHLANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      3600 S HIGHLANDS AVE
      SEBRING, FL 33870
    • ST LUCIE MEDICAL CENTER
      1800 SE TIFFANY AVE
      PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34952

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