GEORGE F. CHIMENTO M.D. – NPI #1497759922
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.
GEORGE CHIMENTO is an orthopaedic surgeon located in NEW ORLEANS, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497759922 to GEORGE CHIMENTO on June 13, 2005. 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 15 years ago on Jan 05, 2011. 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 GEORGE CHIMENTO below.
NPI Profile for
GEORGE F. CHIMENTO
(about 21 years ago)
OCHSNER CLINIC
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121 Phone: (504) 842-4000 Fax:
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70154-4851 Phone: (504) 842-4000 Fax:
Identifiers for GEORGE CHIMENTO
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | LA | 1429945 | |
| MEDICAID | MS | 05181328 |
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 | 08733R |
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
GEORGE CHIMENTO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION1516 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121 - OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 - OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHSHORE, L L C100 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
SLIDELL, LA 70461 - ST CHARLES PARISH HOSPITAL1057 PAUL MAILLARD ROAD
LULING, LA 70070
- OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION1516 JEFFERSON HWY
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