UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL PRACTICES INC – NPI #1184801037
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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL PRACTICES INC is an orthopaedic surgeon located in MIDDLEFIELD, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1184801037 to UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL PRACTICES INC on January 23, 2008. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL PRACTICES INC is also known by the name UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ORTHOPEDICS - DME. 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 18 years ago on Jan 24, 2008. 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 UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL PRACTICES INC below.

NPI Profile for
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL PRACTICES INC

NPI Number
1184801037
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL PRACTICES INC
Other Name: UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ORTHOPEDICS - DME
Primary location
15976 EAST HIGH STREET
ORTHO SUITE
MIDDLEFIELD, OH 44062
Phone: (440) 632-0408 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 74751
CLEVELAND, OH 44194-0834
Phone: (216) 383-6776 Fax: (216) 383-6745
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
STEVE RIDDLE
DIRECTOR OF BILING SERVICES
Phone: (216) 383-6480
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)		 OH

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.