JAMES A. TRAUGER MD – NPI #1114942539
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.

JAMES TRAUGER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SALISBURY, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1114942539 to JAMES TRAUGER on July 13, 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 last updated on Sep 10, 2025. 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 JAMES TRAUGER below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES A. TRAUGER

NPI Number
1114942539
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES A. TRAUGER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1675 WOODBROOKE DRIVE
SALISBURY, MD 21804
Phone: (410) 749-4154 Fax: (410) 860-9583
Mailing address
PO BOX 69709
BALTIMORE, MD 21264-9709
Phone: (410) 749-4154 Fax: (410) 860-9583
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 10, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES TRAUGER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNA3227110
otherBCBS PROD FEP BLUE CHOICE0010W409
otherBCBS TRAD PRODUCTS76914901H524PE
otherEMPIRE BCBS3002849
otherFREESTATE DELMARVA HEALTHD54979
otherMDIPA OPTIMUM CHOICEMD277594
otherPRIME HEALTH327279
otherRAILROAD MEDICARE200035699
otherTRIGON BCBSVA391051
otherUS DEPARTMENT OF LABORH524PE
medicaidDE1000036056
medicaidMD107101700
medicaidVA006407706
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)
MD D0054979

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.

Additional Information

Education
TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
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
JAMES TRAUGER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      100 EAST CARROLL AVENUE
      SALISBURY, MD 21801
    • RIVERSIDE SHORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      20480 MARKET STREET
      ONANCOCK, VA 23417
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH
      6512 DEER POINTE DRIVE, SUITE B
      SALISBURY, MD 21804
    • PENINSULA HOME CARE, LLC
      1001 MOUNT HERMON ROAD, SUITE 200
      SALISBURY, MD 21804
    • RIVERSIDE SHORE HOME HEALTH
      23379 COMMERCE DR
      ACCOMAC, VA 23301

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