DOUGLAS MURPHY, MD, PC – NPI #1679599872
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

DOUGLAS MURPHY, MD, PC is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SCHERERVILLE, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679599872 to DOUGLAS MURPHY, MD, PC on July 14, 2006. 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.

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NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS MURPHY, MD, PC

NPI Number
1679599872
Enumeration Date

(about 20 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
DOUGLAS MURPHY, MD, PC
Primary location
221 SOUTH ROUTE 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Phone: (219) 322-6835 Fax: (219) 322-6836
Mailing address
PO BOX 264
DYER, IN 46311-0264
Phone: (219) 322-6835 Fax: (219) 322-6836
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
MONICA TENBARGE
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Phone: (219) 476-7480
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.