MICHAEL W. WOLFE MD – NPI #1366415556
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

MICHAEL WOLFE is an orthopaedic surgeon located in JEFFERSON, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1366415556 to MICHAEL WOLFE on February 09, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 3 years ago on Jan 04, 2023. 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 MICHAEL WOLFE below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL W. WOLFE

NPI Number
1366415556
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL W. WOLFE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
JEFFERSON, LA 70121
Phone: (504) 703-7114 Fax: (504) 842-6784
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 04, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL WOLFE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNAVA1366415556
otherANTHEMVA1366415556
otherBLACK LUNGVA371194700
otherCIGNAVA1366415556
otherGATEWAYVA1366415556
otherHEALTHKEEPERSVA1366415556
otherHEALTHKEEPERS PLUSVA1366415556
otherHUMANA MEDICAREVA1366415556
otherINTOTALVA1366415556
otherMEDICAID OF WEST VIRGINIAVA1366415556
otherOPTIMA HEALTH PLANVA1366415556
otherRAILROAD MEDICAREVAP00264565
otherSOUTHERN HEALTH/CARENET/CARELINK/COVENTRYVA1366415556
otherTRICARE/CHAMPUSVA540506332004
otherUMWAVA1366415556
otherUNITED HEALTHCAREVA1366415556
otherVA PREMIERVA1366415556
otherVIRGINIA HEALTH NETWORKVA1366415556
medicaidVA1366415556
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)		 VA 0101224713

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MICHAEL WOLFE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
      1516 JEFFERSON HWY
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-KENNER
      180 WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE
      KENNER, LA 70065
    • ST BERNARD PARISH HOSPITAL
      8000 WEST JUDGE PEREZ DRIVE
      CHALMETTE, LA 70043

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