BLAIR ORTHOPEDIC – NPI #1104886712
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.
BLAIR ORTHOPEDIC is an orthopaedic surgeon located in ALTOONA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1104886712 to BLAIR ORTHOPEDIC on March 27, 2006. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “BLAIR ORTHOPEDIC” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is BLAIR ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES, INC.. 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.
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NPI Profile for
BLAIR ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES, INC.
(more than 20 years ago)
ALTOONA, PA 16602 Phone: (814) 942-1166 Fax: (814) 942-6222
CEO
Phone: (814) 942-1166
Identifiers for BLAIR ORTHOPEDIC
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
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| MEDICAID | PA | 0015745520009 |
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 |
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| 207X00000X - Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary) |
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| 225100000X - Physical Therapist |
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| 213E00000X - Podiatrist |
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| 208100000X - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
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.