KARL J. BEER M.D. – NPI #1568577153
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

KARL BEER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in TOLEDO, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568577153 to KARL BEER on August 21, 2006. 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 3 years ago on Nov 03, 2023. 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 KARL BEER below.

NPI Profile for
KARL J. BEER

NPI Number
1568577153
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KARL J. BEER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2865 N REYNOLDS RD
SUITE 160
TOLEDO, OH 43615-2068
Phone: (419) 578-4260 Fax: (419) 578-5630
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for KARL BEER

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherANTHEM000000615201
otherANTHEM BLUE CROSSOH000000231369
otherMEDICAREOHBE0596378
otherPARAMOUNT HEALTH CAREOH00205
otherRAILROAD MEDICARE200043868
otherRRMCP00752929
medicaidOH0660217
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)		 OH 35-05-4616-B

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
100 MADISON AVE,
TOLEDO, OH 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1982
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
KARL BEER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAY PARK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      2801 BAY PARK DRIVE
      OREGON, OH 43616
    • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      715 SOUTH TAFT AVENUE
      FREMONT, OH 43420
    • PROMEDICA TOLEDO HOSPITAL
      2142 NORTH COVE BOULEVARD
      TOLEDO, OH 43606

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