SAMIR B. LAPSIWALA MD – NPI #1891735684
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

SAMIR LAPSIWALA is a neurological surgeon located in FORT WORTH, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891735684 to SAMIR LAPSIWALA on June 08, 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 7 years ago on Feb 04, 2019. 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 SAMIR LAPSIWALA below.

NPI Profile for
SAMIR B. LAPSIWALA

NPI Number
1891735684
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SAMIR B. LAPSIWALA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1900 MISTLETOE BLVD STE 200
FORT WORTH, TX 76104-4049
Phone: (817) 878-5333 Fax: (817) 878-5334
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for SAMIR LAPSIWALA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDOH2606148
MEDICAIDTX202795501
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)		 TX N1377

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Additional Information

Education
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1998
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
SAMIR LAPSIWALA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE SURGICAL HOSPITAL FORTWORTH
      1800 PARK PLACE AVENUE
      FORT WORTH, TX 76110
    • GLEN ROSE MEDICAL CENTER
      1021 HOLDEN STREET
      GLEN ROSE, TX 76043
    • LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER
      1310 PALUXY RD
      GRANBURY, TX 76048
    • MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH
      900 EIGHTH AVENUE
      FORT WORTH, TX 76104
    • TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL FORT WORTH
      1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
      FORT WORTH, TX 76104
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ENCOMPASS HOME HEALTH OF DFW
      1501 HUGHES RD STE 100
      GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • BAYLOR INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION AT FORT WORTH
      6601 HARRIS PARKWAY
      FORT WORTH, TX 76132

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