BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE – NPI #1013086941
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE is an orthopaedic surgeon located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1013086941 to BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE on November 07, 2006. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE is also known by the name DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

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NPI Profile for
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

NPI Number
1013086941
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Other Name: DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Primary location
6620 MAIN ST
SUITE 1325
HOUSTON, TX 77030-2348
Phone: (713) 986-6024 Fax: (713) 986-6021
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
MICHAEL HEGGENESS
CHIEF
Phone: (713) 986-6024
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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)

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.