JAMES S. PIGG MD – NPI #1497976138
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

JAMES PIGG is an orthopaedic surgeon located in NEWTON, KS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497976138 to JAMES PIGG on May 01, 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 13 years ago on Jan 14, 2013. 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 JAMES PIGG below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES S. PIGG

NPI Number
1497976138
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES S. PIGG
Credentials
MD
Primary location
800 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NEWTON, KS 67114-7808
Phone: (316) 283-9977 Fax: (316) 283-0966
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES PIGG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERPTANKS111178026
MEDICAIDKS200735150A
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)		 KS 04-32842

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL) - Graduated 2006
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
JAMES PIGG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HILLSBORO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      101 INDUSTRIAL ROAD
      HILLSBORO, KS 67063
    • MCPHERSON HOSPITAL
      1000 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      MCPHERSON, KS 67460
    • MERCY HOSPITAL, INC
      218 E PACK STREET
      MOUNDRIDGE, KS 67107
    • NMC HEALTH
      600 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      NEWTON, KS 67114
    • ST LUKE HOSPITAL & LIVING CENTER
      535 SOUTH FREEBORN
      MARION, KS 66861
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • NMC HEALTH HOME CARE
      1715 MEDICAL PKWY, STE 100
      NEWTON, KS 67114

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