ROBERT G. GIRLING, V M.D. – NPI #1356661904
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

ROBERT GIRLING, V is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1356661904 to ROBERT GIRLING, V on June 06, 2010. 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 last updated on Sep 26, 2024. 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 ROBERT GIRLING, V below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT G. GIRLING, V

NPI Number
1356661904
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT G. GIRLING, V
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
21 SPURS LN STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240-1679
Phone: (210) 699-8326 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
6800 W IH 10
STE 200
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201-2041
Phone: (210) 299-0240
Fax: (210) 299-1202
Mailing address
PO BOX 268996
DEPT 1131
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73126
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 26, 2024

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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)		 TX P4760
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery		 TX P4760

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 TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO - Graduated 2010
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
ROBERT GIRLING, V is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LEGENT ORTHOPEDIC + SPINE
      5330 NORTH LOOP 1604 WEST
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78249
    • METHODIST HOSPITAL
      7700 FLOYD CURL DR
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • HOME CARE PROVIDERS OF TEXAS
      5339 ALPHA ROAD SUITE 200
      DALLAS, TX 75240
    • RAINIER HOMECARE
      10711 BURNET ROAD SUITE 304
      AUSTIN, TX 78758

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