CHRISTOPHER I. PHELPS M.D. – NPI #1700075637
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

CHRISTOPHER PHELPS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1700075637 to CHRISTOPHER PHELPS on October 16, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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. Keep in mind, having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Sep 06, 2014. 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 CHRISTOPHER PHELPS below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER I. PHELPS

NPI Number
1700075637
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER I. PHELPS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1139 E SONTERRA BLVD STE 500
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258-4352
Phone: (210) 545-7171 Fax: (210) 545-7176
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER PHELPS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX193287305
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)		 TX M7522
207XX0801X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Trauma		 TX M7522
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine		 TX M7522
207XX0004X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery		 TX M7522
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery		 TX M7522
207XS0106X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery		 TX M7522
207XP3100X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery		 TX M7522

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 TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO - Graduated 2004
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
CHRISTOPHER PHELPS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
      111 DALLAS STREET
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205
    • LEGENT ORTHOPEDIC + SPINE
      5330 NORTH LOOP 1604 WEST
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78249
    • METHODIST HOSPITAL STONE OAK
      1139 E SONTERRA BLVD,
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • A MED HOME HEALTH
      6262 WEBER ROAD SUITE 325
      CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78413
    • ABIDING HOME HEALTH LLC
      401 ISOM RD STE 140
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
    • CAPITOL HOME HEALTH
      7800 IH-10 WEST SUITE 800
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230
    • PRIME HOME HEALTH, LLC
      506 E RAMSEY RD, SUITE 1, UNIT 2
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
    • SOAR HOME CARE LLC
      285 N CASTELL AVE
      NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130

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