THEODORE C. YEE MD – NPI #1033117833
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

THEODORE YEE is an orthopaedic surgeon located in BATTLE CREEK, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1033117833 to THEODORE YEE on July 14, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Dec 14, 2021. 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 THEODORE YEE below.

NPI Profile for
THEODORE C. YEE

NPI Number
1033117833
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THEODORE C. YEE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
710 NORTH AVE
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017-3258
Phone: (269) 969-6251 Fax: (269) 969-6283
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for THEODORE YEE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMI3180557
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)		 MI 4301066501

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
https://careepicwest.kp.org:14430/Interconnect-prodcalgateway/wcf/epic.community.hie/xcpdrespondinggatewaysync.svc/ncalceq
Endpoint type
SOAP URL
Endpoint Description
CAREQUALITY
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
1 QUALITY DR,
VACAVILLE, CA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1988
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
THEODORE YEE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - VACAVILLE
      1 QUALITY DRIVE
      VACAVILLE, CA 95688
    • KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND REHAB CENTER
      975 SERENO DR
      VALLEJO, CA 94589

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