GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL INC. – NPI #1598122988
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

GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL INC. is an orthopaedic surgeon located in GLENS FALLS, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598122988 to GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL INC. on January 15, 2016. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL INC. is also known by the name ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF GLENS FALLS. 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 10 years ago on Jul 21, 2016. 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 GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL INC. below.

NPI Profile for
GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL INC.

NPI Number
1598122988
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL INC.
Other Name: ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF GLENS FALLS
Primary location
102 PARK ST
GLENS FALLS, NY 12801-4403
Phone: (518) 926-2663 Fax: (518) 926-5865
Mailing address
PO BOX 304
GLENS FALLS, NY 12801-0304
Phone: (518) 926-5924 Fax:
Organization Subpart
Yes - GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL INC. is subpart of another organization.
Authorized Official
PAUL SCIMECA
SR VP, PHYSICIAN PRACTICES
Phone: (518) 926-5902
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)

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.