CHRISTOPHER S. TRAVERS MD – NPI #1588923940
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

CHRISTOPHER TRAVERS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1588923940 to CHRISTOPHER TRAVERS on May 04, 2012. 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 8 years ago on Jul 16, 2018. 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 CHRISTOPHER TRAVERS below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER S. TRAVERS

NPI Number
1588923940
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER S. TRAVERS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
800 SPRUCE ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 662-3340 Fax:
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)		 PA MD461639

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
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FEINBERG MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2012
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
CHRISTOPHER TRAVERS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOSPITAL OF UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA
      34TH & SPRUCE STS
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
    • PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
      51 NORTH 39TH STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
    • PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL
      800 SPRUCE STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
    • VIRTUA WEST JERSEY HOSPITALS
      100 BOWMAN DRIVE
      VOORHEES, NJ 08043
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC
      1415 MARLTON PIKE EAST, SUITE 412
      CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034
    • PENN MEDICINE HOME HEALTH
      150 MONUMENT ROAD, SUITE 300
      BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
    • VIRTUA HOME CARE AT WEST JERSEY
      523 FELLOWSHIP ROAD, SUITE 250
      MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • GOOD SHEPHERD PENN PARTNERS
      1800 LOMBARD STREET
      PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146

Why is my NPI data (personal information) being displayed publicly?
If you have an active NPI profile, your profile is required to be disclosed according to the FOIA and eFOIA. HIPAA also requires covered providers to share their NPI with other providers, health plans, clearinghouses and any entity that may need it for billing purposes.

How do I correct or change the NPI data displayed here?
At any time, providers can make changes to their NPI profile at NPPES. Login to NPPES to make changes online or call (800) 465-3203 for assistance. Changes made at NPPES will be reflected on this web site within a few days.

Can I hide my NPI profile from the public?
Unfortunately, No. The NPPES discloses health care provider data under the Freedom of Information Act to the public, which means anyone may request such information directly from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the complete CMS Data Dissemination Notice here.