STEPHEN FERN MD – NPI #1386852077
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.
STEPHEN FERN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in TERRE HAUTE, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386852077 to STEPHEN FERN on May 18, 2007. 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 9 years ago on Aug 21, 2017. 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 STEPHEN FERN below.
NPI Profile for
STEPHEN FERN
(more than 19 years ago)
TERRE HAUTE, IN 47804-4010 Phone: (812) 242-3005 Fax: (812) 242-3054
TERRE HAUTE, IN 47807-4214 Phone: (812) 242-3157 Fax: (812) 242-3861
Identifiers for STEPHEN FERN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | RAILROAD MEDICARE | IN | P00892050 |
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) |
IN | 01067686A |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
STEPHEN FERN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- PARIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL721 E COURT STREET
PARIS, IL 61944 - SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL2200 N SECTION ST
SULLIVAN, IN 47882 - UNION HOSPITAL CLINTON801 S MAIN ST
CLINTON, IN 47842 - UNION HOSPITAL INC1606 N SEVENTH ST
TERRE HAUTE, IN 47804
- PARIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL721 E COURT STREET
- HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH1332 W ARCH HAVEN AVE STE E
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403 - VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF THE WABASH VALLEY IN400 8TH AVE
TERRE HAUTE, IN 47804
- AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH1332 W ARCH HAVEN AVE STE E
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