TIMOTHY J. ASHWORTH M.D. – NPI #1679951255
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.

TIMOTHY ASHWORTH is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FORT WAYNE, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679951255 to TIMOTHY ASHWORTH on May 14, 2015. 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 5 years ago on Sep 03, 2021. 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 TIMOTHY ASHWORTH below.

NPI Profile for
TIMOTHY J. ASHWORTH

NPI Number
1679951255
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
TIMOTHY J. ASHWORTH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7601 W JEFFERSON BLVD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804-4133
Phone: (260) 436-8686 Fax: (260) 436-8585
Mailing address
PO BOX 2526
FORT WAYN, IN 46801-2526
Phone: (260) 436-8686 Fax: (260) 436-8585
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 03, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for TIMOTHY ASHWORTH

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIN300052790
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)
IN 01086295A

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
CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2015
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
TIMOTHY ASHWORTH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BLUFFTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      303 S MAIN ST
      BLUFFTON, IN 46714
    • LUTHERAN HOSPITAL OF INDIANA
      7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD
      FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
    • MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL
      441 N WABASH AVE
      MARION, IN 46952
    • THE ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL OF LUTHERAN HEALTH NETWOR
      7952 W JEFFERSON BLVD
      FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

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