TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC – NPI #1508012691
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.
TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1508012691 to TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC on August 08, 2008. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. 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. Keep in mind, having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.
The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 24, 2025. 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 TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC below.
NPI Profile for
TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC
(about 18 years ago)
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116-3961 Phone: (215) 291-3777 Fax: (215) 291-3776
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140-4106 Phone: (215) 926-3777 Fax: (215) 926-3376
DIRECTOR PAYER CREDENTIALING
Phone: (215) 707-3911
Note: NPPES allows providers to attest to the accuracy of their NPI data. When a provider request any change to the NPI record, they will be able to attest to their changed NPI data, resulting in an updated certification date.
Identifiers for TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | RAILROAD MEDICARE | PA | CD4827 |
| medicaid | PA | 1007278000187 |
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) |
||
| 363L00000X - Nurse Practitioner |
||
| 363A00000X - Physician Assistant |
||
| 2081P2900X - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Pain Medicine |
||
| 207XX0005X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine |
||
| 207XS0117X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
||
| 207XS0114X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery |
||
| 207XS0106X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery |
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.