CHRISTINE B. CALTOUM MD – NPI #1386620854
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.

CHRISTINE CALTOUM is an orthopaedic surgeon located in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386620854 to CHRISTINE CALTOUM on December 16, 2005. 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 last updated on Mar 04, 2025. 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 CHRISTINE CALTOUM below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTINE B. CALTOUM

NPI Number
1386620854
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CHRISTINE B. CALTOUM
Credentials
MD
Primary location
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DRIVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202-5218
Phone: (317) 274-1174 Fax: (317) 274-7197
1 Other location(s):
1701 N Senate Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202-1239
Phone: (888) 484-3258
Mailing address
250 N SHADELAND AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219-4959
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 04, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTINE CALTOUM

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherANTHEM PTANIN000000533753
medicaidIN200871530
medicaidMN432885000
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)
MN 44654

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DRIVE,
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 77025-1669

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1701 N SENATE BLVD,
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
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

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