KURT J. KITZIGER M.D. – NPI #1457467789
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

KURT KITZIGER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in DALLAS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457467789 to KURT KITZIGER on August 21, 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 7 years ago on Aug 12, 2019. 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 KURT KITZIGER below.

NPI Profile for
KURT J. KITZIGER

NPI Number
1457467789
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KURT J. KITZIGER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
9301 N CENTRAL EXPY STE 500
DALLAS, TX 75231-0805
Phone: (214) 220-2468 Fax: (214) 720-1982
Mailing address
9301 N CENTRAL EXPY STE 400
DALLAS, TX 75231-0805
Phone: (214) 220-2468 Fax: (214) 720-1982
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for KURT KITZIGER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHILEDTX8U3748
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICARETXP00285667
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 20301

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
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - 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
KURT KITZIGER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICAL CENTER LAKE POINTE
      6800 SCENIC DR
      ROWLETT, TX 75088
    • HUNT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      4215 JOE RAMSEY BLVD
      GREENVILLE, TX 75401
    • NORTH CENTRAL SURGICAL CENTER LLP
      9301 NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY SUITE 100
      DALLAS, TX 75231
    • TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
      8200 WALNUT HILL LANE
      DALLAS, TX 75231
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ENCOMPASS HOME HEALTH OF DFW
      1501 HUGHES RD STE 100
      GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      780 NORTH WATTERS ROAD SUITE 160
      ALLEN, TX 75013
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      4001 CEDAR ELM LANE
      WICHITA FALLS, TX 76308
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      10300 NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY SUITE 355
      DALLAS, TX 75231
    • HAVEN HOME HEALTH LLC
      12160 NORTH ABRAMS RD SUITE 100
      DALLAS, TX 75243
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • BAYLOR INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION
      909 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE
      DALLAS, TX 75246

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