FAMILY HEALTH WEST ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE – NPI #1659979383
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.
FAMILY HEALTH WEST ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FRUITA, CO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659979383 to FAMILY HEALTH WEST ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE on October 14, 2020. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “FAMILY HEALTH WEST ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is LOWER VALLEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. 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.
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NPI Profile for
LOWER VALLEY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
(more than 5 years ago)
FRUITA, CO 81521-2118 Phone: (970) 858-2705 Fax: (970) 858-9961
FRUITA, CO 81521-0130 Phone: (970) 858-2186 Fax: (970) 858-2208
PRESIDENT/CEO
Phone: (970) 858-2164
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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 |
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| 207X00000X - Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary) |
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| 207XS0106X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery |
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.