JAMES MEEKER MD – NPI #1659592566
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

JAMES MEEKER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PORTLAND, OR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659592566 to JAMES MEEKER on May 01, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 last updated on Mar 12, 2025. 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 JAMES MEEKER below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES MEEKER

NPI Number
1659592566
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES MEEKER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD, OP31
PORTLAND, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 494-6400 Fax: (503) 346-6844
1 Other location(s):
2222 NW Lovejoy St Ste 419
Portland, OR 97210-5102
Phone: (503) 413-2005
Mailing address
3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD
PORTLAND, OR 97239-3011
Phone: (503) 494-6400 Fax: (503) 494-5050
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 12, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES MEEKER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherLABOR AND INDUSTRIESWA0279956
medicaidWA1659592566
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)		 OR MD162350
207XX0004X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery		 OR MD162350

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
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2005
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
JAMES MEEKER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
      3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD
      PORTLAND, OR 97239

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