SCOTT L. BROTHERTON MD – NPI #1679732259
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.

SCOTT BROTHERTON is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PALM HARBOR, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679732259 to SCOTT BROTHERTON on June 09, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 11 years ago on Aug 11, 2015. 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 SCOTT BROTHERTON below.

NPI Profile for
SCOTT L. BROTHERTON

NPI Number
1679732259
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SCOTT L. BROTHERTON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
37026 US HIGHWAY 19 N
PALM HARBOR, FL 34684-1109
Phone: (727) 938-1935 Fax: (727) 937-7199
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
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)
FL ME118660

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 FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2006
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
SCOTT BROTHERTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTHEALTH NORTH PINELLAS
      1395 S PINELLAS AVE
      TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689
    • MEASE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL
      601 MAIN ST
      DUNEDIN, FL 34698
    • MORTON PLANT MEASE HEALTHCARE COUNTRYSIDE
      3231 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD
      SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      4585 140TH AVE N STE H1006
      CLEARWATER, FL 33762

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