ATUL B. JOSHI MD – NPI #1164486031
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

ATUL JOSHI is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LUBBOCK, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164486031 to ATUL JOSHI on April 17, 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 8 years ago on Feb 01, 2018. 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 ATUL JOSHI below.

NPI Profile for
ATUL B. JOSHI

NPI Number
1164486031
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ATUL B. JOSHI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3506 21ST ST
SUITE 203
LUBBOCK, TX 79714
Phone: (806) 725-4818 Fax: (806) 723-7021
Mailing address
2215 NASHVILLE AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79410-1105
Phone: (806) 725-5844 Fax: (806) 723-6532
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ATUL JOSHI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX160775602
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)		 TX L0835

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

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
ATUL JOSHI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL
      5419 N LOVINGTON HIGHWAY
      HOBBS, NM 88240
    • COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
      3615 19TH STREET
      LUBBOCK, TX 79410
    • GRACE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
      2412 50TH ST
      LUBBOCK, TX 79412
    • NOR-LEA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
      1600 NORTH MAIN AVE
      LOVINGTON, NM 88260
    • YOAKUM COUNTY HOSPITAL
      412 MUSTANG AVENUE
      DENVER CITY, TX 79323
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ENCOMPASS HOME HEALTH OF LUBBOCK
      4225 85TH STREET
      LUBBOCK, TX 79423
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      220 S CANAL STREET, SUITE A
      CARLSBAD, NM 88220

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