JOSEPH H. CARREAU MD – NPI #1548580830
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

JOSEPH CARREAU is an orthopaedic surgeon located in DAKOTA DUNES, SD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548580830 to JOSEPH CARREAU on June 09, 2010. 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 9 years ago on Feb 27, 2017. 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 JOSEPH CARREAU below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH H. CARREAU

NPI Number
1548580830
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH H. CARREAU
Credentials
MD
Primary location
575 N SIOUX POINT RD
DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049-5312
Phone: (605) 217-2667 Fax: (605) 217-2900
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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)		 SD 10027

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
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - 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
JOSEPH CARREAU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BURGESS HEALTH CENTER
      1600 DIAMOND STREET
      ONAWA, IA 51040
    • DUNES SURGICAL HOSPITAL
      600 N SIOUX POINT ROAD
      DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049
    • MERCYONE SIOUXLAND MEDICAL CENTER
      801 5TH ST
      SIOUX CITY, IA 51101
    • PENDER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      100 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      PENDER, NE 68047
    • PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER
      1200 PROVIDENCE RD
      WAYNE, NE 68787

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