GREATER METROPOLITAN ORTHOPAEDICS – NPI #1275793168
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.
GREATER METROPOLITAN ORTHOPAEDICS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in WALDORF, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275793168 to GREATER METROPOLITAN ORTHOPAEDICS on June 13, 2008. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. 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. Please note, simply having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Nov 07, 2012. 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 GREATER METROPOLITAN ORTHOPAEDICS below.
NPI Profile for
GREATER METROPOLITAN ORTHOPAEDICS
(about 18 years ago)
SUITE 115
WALDORF, MD 20603 Phone: (301) 719-1167 Fax:
WALDORF, MD 20603-4807 Phone: (301) 856-1682 Fax: (301) 843-2946
OWNER
Phone: (301) 856-1682
Identifiers for GREATER METROPOLITAN ORTHOPAEDICS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
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| OTHER | CAREFIRST BCBS MARYLAND | S176 | |
| OTHER | CAREFIRST BCBS OF DC | 4695 | |
| OTHER | DEPT OF LABOR | 145530100 | |
| OTHER | MARYLAND MEDICARE | 462L | |
| OTHER | MEDICARE NSC | 0254450005 | |
| OTHER | METRO MEDICARE | 176608 | |
| OTHER | RAILROAD MEDICARE | DG8302 |
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 |
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| 207X00000X - Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary) |
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| 208VP0000X - Pain Medicine / Pain Medicine |
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| 208100000X - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
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| 207XX0005X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine |
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| 207XX0004X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery |
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| 207XS0117X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
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| 207XS0106X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery |
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.