TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER – NPI #1134189178
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.
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in EL PASO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134189178 to TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER on March 24, 2006. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER EL PASO. 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
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER EL PASO
(more than 20 years ago)
230C
EL PASO, TX 79905 Phone: (915) 545-6664 Fax: (915) 545-9799
1 Other location(s):
El Paso, TX 79911
Phone: (915) 215-8408
VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMI
Phone: (915) 215-4300
Identifiers for TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | RAILROAD MEDICARE GROUP # | TX | CC8142 |
| MEDICAID | TX | 084600801 |
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) |
TX | |
| 363A00000X - Physician Assistant |
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| 213E00000X - Podiatrist |
TX | |
| 207XX0005X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine |
TX | |
| 207XX0004X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery |
TX | |
| 207XS0114X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery |
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| 207XS0106X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery |
TX |
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.