PETER PYRKO M.D., PH.D. – NPI #1467695056
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

PETER PYRKO is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1467695056 to PETER PYRKO on April 12, 2009. 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 6 years ago on Jun 24, 2020. 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 PETER PYRKO below.

NPI Profile for
PETER PYRKO

NPI Number
1467695056
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PETER PYRKO
Credentials
M.D., PH.D.
Primary location
11190 WARNER AVE STE 300
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708-4045
Phone: (714) 241-7000 Fax: (714) 241-7003
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 24, 2020

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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)		 CA A137232

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 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2009
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
PETER PYRKO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FOUNTAIN VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
      17100 EUCLID STREET
      FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
    • MEMORIALCARE ORANGE COAST MEDICAL CENTER
      9920 TALBERT AVENUE
      FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ACACIA HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      1616 VICTORY BLVD, SUITE 205
      GLENDALE, CA 91201
    • MEMORIALCARE HOME HEALTH, LLC
      23382 MILL CREEK DR, SUITE 205
      LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

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