THOMAS H. FLESHER, III M.D. – NPI #1053407619
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

THOMAS FLESHER, III is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SIOUX FALLS, SD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1053407619 to THOMAS FLESHER, III on October 04, 2006. 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 Mar 28, 2022. 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 FLESHER, III below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS H. FLESHER, III

NPI Number
1053407619
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS H. FLESHER, III
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1210 W 18TH ST STE G01
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104-4651
Phone: (605) 328-3944 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
3301 NW 50th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73112-5627
Phone: (405) 947-0911
Mailing address
PO BOX 5074
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117-5074
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 28, 2022

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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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 OK 13455

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
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1210 W 18TH ST STE G01,
SIOUX FALLS, SD 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE - Graduated 1977
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 FLESHER, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CAH
      315 N WASHINGTON AVE POST OFFICE BOX 368
      VIBORG, SD 57070
    • SANFORD CANBY MEDICAL CENTER
      112 ST OLAF AVENUE SOUTH
      CANBY, MN 56220
    • SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN MEDICAL CENTER
      300 S BYRON
      CHAMBERLAIN, SD 57325
    • SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER
      1305 W 18TH ST POST OFFICE BOX 5039
      SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117
    • SANFORD VERMILLION HOSPITAL
      20 SOUTH PLUM STREET
      VERMILLION, SD 57069

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