ASCENSION ORTHOPAEDICS – NPI #1356580443
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

ASCENSION ORTHOPAEDICS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in MURRAY, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1356580443 to ASCENSION ORTHOPAEDICS on February 12, 2009. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “ASCENSION ORTHOPAEDICS” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION. 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 Sep 10, 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 ASCENSION ORTHOPAEDICS below.

NPI Profile for
MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION

NPI Number
1356580443
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Doing Business As (dba): ASCENSION ORTHOPAEDICS
Primary location
300 S 8TH ST
STE 378W
MURRAY, KY 42071-2400
Phone: (270) 753-5073 Fax: (270) 767-3620
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
Yes - ASCENSION ORTHOPAEDICS is subpart of another organization.
Authorized Official
VICKIE VEACH
CREDENTIALING
Phone: (502) 814-3184
Updated
Certification Date
May 26, 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)		 KY 31965
363A00000X
- Physician Assistant		 KY PA1126

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.