PIERCE D. NUNLEY MD – NPI #1417940750
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.

PIERCE NUNLEY is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SHREVEPORT, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417940750 to PIERCE NUNLEY on August 23, 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 previously updated about 11 years ago on Mar 25, 2015. 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 PIERCE NUNLEY below.

NPI Profile for
PIERCE D. NUNLEY

NPI Number
1417940750
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PIERCE D. NUNLEY
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1500 LINE AVENUE
STE 200
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 629-5555 Fax: (318) 629-5556
Mailing address
1500 LINE AVE
STE 200
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101-4639
Phone: (318) 629-5560 Fax: (318) 629-5597
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)
LA 21539

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 KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL) - Graduated 1986
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
PIERCE NUNLEY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM
      1453 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
    • MINDEN MEDICAL CENTER
      NO 1 MEDICAL PLAZA
      MINDEN, LA 71055
    • SPECIALISTS HOSPITAL SHREVEPORT
      1500 LINE AVENUE
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
    • SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER
      2001 DOCTORS DRIVE
      SPRINGHILL, LA 71075
    • WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC
      2600 GREENWOOD ROAD
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      622 RUSH STREET
      COUSHATTA, LA 71019

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