STEPHEN M. KANA MD – NPI #1437100781
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

STEPHEN KANA is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SPARTANBURG, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1437100781 to STEPHEN KANA on May 12, 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 5 years ago on Jan 26, 2021. 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 KANA below.

NPI Profile for
STEPHEN M. KANA

NPI Number
1437100781
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEPHEN M. KANA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1330 BOILING SPRINGS RD STE 1540
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303-4224
Phone: (864) 560-2663 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
303 E Wood St
Spartanburg, SC 29303-3020
Phone: (864) 208-8800
Fax: (864) 208-0318
Mailing address
PO BOX 743070
ATLANTA, GA 30374-3070
Phone: (864) 560-4304 Fax: (864) 560-4413
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 26, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for STEPHEN KANA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERMEDICARE PINSCSCB8557628
MEDICAIDSCT15212
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)		 SC 17550

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.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1330 BOILING SPRINGS RD STE 1540,
SPARTANBURG, SC 77025-1669

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
STEPHEN KANA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER
      250 WESTMORELAND ROAD
      GREER, SC 29651
    • SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER
      101 E WOOD ST
      SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • INTERIM HEALTHCARE OF THE UPSTATE
      16 HYLAND ROAD
      GREENVILLE, SC 29615
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      15 BRENDAN WAY, SUITE 250
      GREENVILLE, SC 29615

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