SLUCARE DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY – NPI #1306819644
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.
SLUCARE DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAINT LOUIS, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1306819644 to SLUCARE DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY on February 08, 2006. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “SLUCARE DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY. 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
ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY
(more than 20 years ago)
1L, DOOR 3,4
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104-6310 Phone: (314) 257-3390 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
Saint Louis, MO 63104-1540
Phone: (314) 977-6828
Fax: (314) 268-5121
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103-1020 Phone: (314) 977-6828 Fax:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone: (314) 977-6828
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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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