CAROLINA SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALIST – NPI #1215282819
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.
CAROLINA SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALIST is an orthopaedic surgeon located in COLUMBIA, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1215282819 to CAROLINA SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALIST on July 19, 2012. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “CAROLINA SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALIST” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is LEXINGTON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT, INC.. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.
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NPI Profile for
LEXINGTON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT, INC.
(about 14 years ago)
COLUMBIA, SC 29223 Phone: (803) 419-6646 Fax: (803) 419-6626
CHARLOTTE, NC 28289-6239 Phone: (803) 419-6646 Fax: (803) 419-6626
EXECUTIVE VP
Phone: (803) 791-2000
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) |
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