ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS OF CHARLESTON – NPI #1073978615
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.
ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS OF CHARLESTON is an orthopaedic surgeon located in CHARLESTON, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1073978615 to ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS OF CHARLESTON on December 28, 2015. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS OF CHARLESTON” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is ROPER SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIANS NETWORK. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery. Bear in mind that having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.
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NPI Profile for
ROPER SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIANS NETWORK
(more than 10 years ago)
CHARLESTON, SC 29401-2632 Phone: (843) 958-2500 Fax: (843) 958-2680
CHARLOTTE, NC 28275-1649 Phone: (843) 789-1620 Fax: (843) 724-2440
CEO RSFPP
Phone: (843) 724-2840
Identifiers for ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS OF CHARLESTON
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | SC | PENDING |
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) |
SC | |
| 207XX0005X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine |
SC | |
| 207XX0004X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery |
SC | |
| 207XS0117X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
SC | |
| 207XS0106X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery |
SC |
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.