STEPHEN K. AOKI MD – NPI #1295787323
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

STEPHEN AOKI is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295787323 to STEPHEN AOKI on May 17, 2006. 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 Oct 16, 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 STEPHEN AOKI below.

NPI Profile for
STEPHEN K. AOKI

NPI Number
1295787323
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEPHEN K. AOKI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
100 MARIO CAPECCHI DR # 4550
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84113-1103
Phone: (801) 662-5600 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 413026
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84141-3026
Phone: (801) 213-3900 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 16, 2021

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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)		 UT 47720621205
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine		 UT 4772062-1205

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
50 N MEDICAL DR,
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI - Graduated 1999
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
STEPHEN AOKI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
      50 NORTH MEDICAL DRIVE
      SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132

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