JOHN W. HARKESS M.D. – NPI #1316237183
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

JOHN HARKESS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in BRADENTON, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316237183 to JOHN HARKESS on April 14, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 4 years ago on May 26, 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 JOHN HARKESS below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN W. HARKESS

NPI Number
1316237183
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN W. HARKESS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
8000 SR 64 E
BRADENTON, FL 34212
Phone: (941) 792-1404 Fax: (941) 761-0712
2 Other location(s):
6202 17th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209-7838
Phone: (941) 792-1404
Fax: (941) 761-0712
8340 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202-5180
Phone: (941) 792-1404
Fax: (941) 761-0712
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 10, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOHN HARKESS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERFL LICENSEFLME132666
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)		 FL ME132666

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 TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
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
JOHN HARKESS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BLAKE MEDICAL CENTER
      2020 59TH ST W
      BRADENTON, FL 34209
    • LAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTER
      8330 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD
      BRADENTON, FL 34202
    • MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      206 2ND ST E
      BRADENTON, FL 34208
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • PINNACLE HOME CARE
      14920 CASEY RD STE 124
      TAMPA, FL 33624
    • TRILOGY HOME HEALTHCARE
      4042 PARK OAKS BLVD STE 400
      TAMPA, FL 33610

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