ALBERT J. FOLGUERAS MD – NPI #1164611034
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

ALBERT FOLGUERAS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in YORK, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164611034 to ALBERT FOLGUERAS on October 17, 2007. 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 3 years ago on Dec 13, 2022. 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 ALBERT FOLGUERAS below.

NPI Profile for
ALBERT J. FOLGUERAS

NPI Number
1164611034
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALBERT J. FOLGUERAS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
25 MONUMENT RD STE 290
YORK, PA 17403-5073
Phone: (717) 812-4090 Fax: (717) 812-4092
1 Other location(s):
413 Commonwealth Ave
Baltimore, MD 21228-3044
Phone: (410) 788-4250
Fax: (410) 788-9324
Mailing address
3421 CONCORD RD
YORK, PA 17402-9001
Phone: (717) 851-1405 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 13, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ALBERT FOLGUERAS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidMD213191900
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 MD478377

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 1989
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
ALBERT FOLGUERAS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WELLSPAN SURGERY AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
      55 MONUMENT ROAD
      YORK, PA 17403
    • WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL
      1001 SOUTH GEORGE STREET
      YORK, PA 17403

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