KENTUCKY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS PLLC – NPI #1598816209
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

KENTUCKY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS PLLC is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LOUISVILLE, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598816209 to KENTUCKY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS PLLC on January 16, 2007. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. 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 19 years ago on Aug 14, 2007. 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 KENTUCKY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS PLLC below.

NPI Profile for
KENTUCKY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS PLLC

NPI Number
1598816209
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 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
KENTUCKY ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS PLLC
Primary location
4402 CHURCHMAN AVENUE
SUITE 406
LOUISVILLE, KY 40215
Phone: (502) 367-1744 Fax: (502) 367-7993
Mailing address
4402 CHURCHMAN AVE
STE 406
LOUISVILLE, KY 40215-1190
Phone: (502) 367-1744 Fax:
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
PHILIP DRIPCHAK
PHYSICIAN
Phone: (502) 367-1744
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)		 KY 32284

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.