WALTER W. DEAROLF, III MD – NPI #1134161136
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

WALTER DEAROLF, III is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134161136 to WALTER DEAROLF, III on June 12, 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 12 years ago on Jun 26, 2014. 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 WALTER DEAROLF, III below.

NPI Profile for
WALTER W. DEAROLF, III

NPI Number
1134161136
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WALTER W. DEAROLF, III
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7500 CENTRAL AVE
SUITE 108
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111-2430
Phone: (215) 745-4050 Fax: (215) 745-9333
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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)		 PA MD029195E

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
JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1982
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
WALTER DEAROLF, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER
      5501 OLD YORK ROAD
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
    • HOLY REDEEMER HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
      1648 HUNTINGDON PIKE
      MEADOWBROOK, PA 19046
    • ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
      LANGHORNE-NEWTOWN RD
      LANGHORNE, PA 19047
    • TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      3401 NORTH BROAD STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • HOLY REDEEMER HOME CARE-PA
      12265 TOWNSEND RD
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154

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