MICHEL A. ARCAND M.D. – NPI #1699756791
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

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MICHEL ARCAND is an orthopaedic surgeon located in JOHNSTON, RI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1699756791 to MICHEL ARCAND on November 07, 2005. 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 17 years ago on Apr 08, 2009. 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 MICHEL ARCAND below.

NPI Profile for
MICHEL A. ARCAND

NPI Number

1699756791

Enumeration Date

Nov 07, 2005
(more than 20 years ago)

Entity Type

Type-1 Individual (Male)

Legal Name

MICHEL A. ARCAND

Credentials

M.D.

Primary location

1524 ATWOOD AVE
SUITE 140
JOHNSTON, RI 02919-3228

Phone: (401) 351-6200 Fax: (401) 351-6201

Mailing address

Same as primary location

Sole Proprietor

Updated

Apr 08, 2009

Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHEL ARCAND

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Description	Issuer	State	Identifier
OTHER	AETNA		5474073
OTHER	BC BS OF RI	RI	29935
OTHER	BLUE CHIP		410135
OTHER	CIGNA		2926018-0006
OTHER	FIRST HLTH/COVENTRY/HCVM		050397249
OTHER	HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTH	MA	AA48464
OTHER	MULTIPLANS		12226439/050397249
OTHER	NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLANS	RI	31546
OTHER	PEQUOT PLUS HEALTH PLANS		050397249
OTHER	RAILROAD MEDICARE		CD1829
OTHER	TUFTS	MA	011062
OTHER	WORKERS COMPENSATION		050397249
MEDICAID		RI	9021598

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)	RI	MD11062

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

UNIVERSITE DE MONTREAL, FACULTE DE MEDECINE - Graduated 1990

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

MICHEL ARCAND is affiliated with the following medical group(s):

HOSPITAL
- LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER
  115 CASS AVENUE
  WOONSOCKET, RI 02895
- OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITAL
  200 HIGH SERVICE AVENUE
  NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 02904
- RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
  593 EDDY STREET
  PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
- THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
  164 SUMMIT AVENUE
  PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CARE
  300 CENTERVILLE ROAD, SUITE 202 EAST
  WARWICK, RI 02886

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