FRANK A. BUTTACAVOLI MD – NPI #1487882346
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

FRANK BUTTACAVOLI is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1487882346 to FRANK BUTTACAVOLI on June 30, 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 4 years ago on Jul 06, 2022. 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 FRANK BUTTACAVOLI below.

NPI Profile for
FRANK A. BUTTACAVOLI

NPI Number
1487882346
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FRANK A. BUTTACAVOLI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8300 FLOYD CURL DR FL 3
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229-3931
Phone: (210) 450-9300 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 06, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for FRANK BUTTACAVOLI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERCSHCNTX374914502
MEDICAIDTX374914501
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)		 TX R3645

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
LEONARD MEDICAL SCHOOL - 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
FRANK BUTTACAVOLI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
      111 DALLAS STREET
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205
    • FOUNDATION SURGICAL HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO
      9522 HUEBNER ROAD
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
    • METHODIST HOSPITAL
      7700 FLOYD CURL DR
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
    • PETERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      551 HILL COUNTRY DRIVE
      KERRVILLE, TX 78028
    • UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
      4502 MEDICAL DR
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      4335 WEST PIEDRAS DRIVE SUITE 100
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
    • MMCARE
      602 BABCOCK ROAD SUITE 100
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201
    • NATIONAL NURSING AND REHAB-SAN ANTONIO
      85 N.E. LOOP 410, SUITE 612
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216

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