CHARLES J. HARVEY DO – NPI #1497714612
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.

CHARLES HARVEY is an orthopaedic surgeon located in ALTOONA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497714612 to CHARLES HARVEY on March 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 16 years ago on Jun 14, 2010. 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 CHARLES HARVEY below.

NPI Profile for
CHARLES J. HARVEY

NPI Number
1497714612
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHARLES J. HARVEY
Credentials
DO
Primary location
3000 FAIRWAY DR
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 942-1166 Fax: (814) 942-6222
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CHARLES HARVEY

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDPA0012900030004
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)
PA OS006165L
207XS0117X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
PA OS006165L

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHARLES HARVEY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UPMC ALTOONA
      620 HOWARD AVENUE
      ALTOONA, PA 16601
    • UPMC BEDFORD MEMORIAL
      10455 LINCOLN HIGHWAY
      EVERETT, PA 15537
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • UPMC HOME HEALTHCARE OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
      20 SHERATON DRIVE
      ALTOONA, PA 16601

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