HUGO B. SANCHEZ MD – NPI #1275780215
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

HUGO SANCHEZ is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FORT WORTH, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275780215 to HUGO SANCHEZ on August 21, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 23, 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 HUGO SANCHEZ below.

NPI Profile for
HUGO B. SANCHEZ

NPI Number
1275780215
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
HUGO B. SANCHEZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
800 5TH AVE STE 300
FORT WORTH, TX 76104-7303
Phone: (817) 250-6575 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 23, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for HUGO SANCHEZ

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSTX8CK571
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICARETXP00929170
MEDICAIDTX213717601
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)		 CA A94514
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery		 TX N0430

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
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2004
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
HUGO SANCHEZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL FORT WORTH
      1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
      FORT WORTH, TX 76104
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • DFW HOME HEALTH
      1307 8TH AVE SUITE 305
      FORT WORTH, TX 76104
    • DFW HOME HEALTH ARLINGTON
      1720 OAK VILLAGE BLVD SUITE 100
      ARLINGTON, TX 76017
    • ENCOMPASS HOME HEALTH OF NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
      6500 WEST FREEWAY, SUITE 450
      FORT WORTH, TX 76116

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