KENNETH L. CHERRY M.D. – NPI #1376648543
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

KENNETH CHERRY is an orthopaedic surgeon located in STATE COLLEGE, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1376648543 to KENNETH CHERRY on September 13, 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 19 years ago on Jul 09, 2007. 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 KENNETH CHERRY below.

NPI Profile for
KENNETH L. CHERRY

NPI Number
1376648543
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KENNETH L. CHERRY
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
476 ROLLING DRIVE DRIVE
SUITE 200
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 231-2101 Fax: (814) 231-8569
Mailing address
101 REGENT CT
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801-7965
Phone: (814) 231-2101 Fax: (814) 231-8569
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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)		 PA MD036904E

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
JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1985
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
KENNETH CHERRY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
      100 NORTH ACADEMY AVENUE
      DANVILLE, PA 17822
    • MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER
      1800 EAST PARK AVE
      STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
    • PENN HIGHLANDS DUBOIS
      100 HOSPITAL AVENUE
      DUBOIS, PA 15801
    • PENN HIGHLANDS ELK
      763 JOHNSONBURG ROAD
      SAINT MARYS, PA 15857
    • PENN HIGHLANDS HUNTINGDON
      1225 WARM SPRINGS AVE
      HUNTINGDON, PA 16652
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH SERVICES CENTRAL
      1368 SOUTH ATHERTON STREET
      STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
    • ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH SERVICES, LLC
      615 HOWARD AVENUE, SUITE 213
      ALTOONA, PA 16601

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