JOSEPH A. FARBER M.D. – NPI #1477756062
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.
JOSEPH FARBER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAINT JOSEPH, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477756062 to JOSEPH FARBER on June 09, 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 12 years ago on Oct 08, 2014. 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 JOSEPH FARBER below.
NPI Profile for
JOSEPH A. FARBER
(more than 19 years ago)
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9146 Phone: (269) 428-3500 Fax:
STEVENSVILLE, MI 49127-9363 Phone: (269) 428-3500 Fax:
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) |
MI | 4301089958 |
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
JOSEPH FARBER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- LAKELAND HOSPITAL, ST JOSEPH1234 NAPIER AVENUE
ST JOSEPH, MI 49085
- LAKELAND HOSPITAL, ST JOSEPH1234 NAPIER AVENUE
- HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- LAKELAND HOSPITAL ST JOSEPH2550 MEADOWBROOK ROAD, SUITE 110
BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
- LAKELAND HOSPITAL ST JOSEPH2550 MEADOWBROOK ROAD, SUITE 110
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