COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS LLC – NPI #1275799199
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.
COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS LLC is an orthopaedic surgeon located in MERRILLVILLE, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275799199 to COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS LLC on July 30, 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. Bear in mind that 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 4 years ago on Oct 10, 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 COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS LLC below.
NPI Profile for
COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS LLC
(about 18 years ago)
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-7050 Phone: (219) 662-2279 Fax: (219) 662-2123
MANAGER
Phone: (219) 662-2279
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Identifiers for COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS LLC
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
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| other | MEDICARE | IN | 26749006 |
| medicaid | IN | 200937600A |
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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| 213ES0131X - Podiatrist / Foot Surgery |
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| 213ES0103X - Podiatrist / Foot & Ankle Surgery |
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| 213E00000X - Podiatrist |
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| 2086S0122X - Surgery / Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
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| 208600000X - Surgery |
IN | |
| 207XS0117X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
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.