RALPH C. ESTES MD – NPI #1164420857
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.
RALPH ESTES is an orthopaedic surgeon located in HENDERSONVILLE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164420857 to RALPH ESTES on July 07, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 5 years ago on Mar 31, 2021. 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 RALPH ESTES below.
NPI Profile for
RALPH C. ESTES
(about 21 years ago)
SUITE 20
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791 Phone: (828) 692-4356 Fax: (828) 693-6051
5 Other location(s):
Arden, NC 28704-0060
Phone: (828) 209-0925
Asheville, NC 28803-3152
Phone: (828) 274-4555
Asheville, NC 28803-3152
Phone: (828) 274-2188
Hendersonville, NC 28792-2895
Phone: (828) 233-2929
Waynesville, NC 28786-4548
Phone: (828) 454-9816
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84127-0877 Phone: (828) 694-8385 Fax: (828) 694-7654
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Identifiers for RALPH ESTES
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 | BCBS | NC | 30842 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE PTAN | NC | NCO016F380 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE RAILROAD | NC | P00651378 |
| MEDICAID | NC | 8930842 |
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) |
NC | 0000-33996 |
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.
Health Information Exchange (HEI)
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- Endpoint
- [email protected]
- Endpoint type
- Direct Messaging Address
- Endpoint Description
- Content Type
- OTHER
- Affiliation
- N
- Endpoint Location
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2315 ASHEVILLE HWY,
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 77025-1669
Additional Information
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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