KNEE AND ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER OF LAPEER PC – NPI #1700839271
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.

KNEE AND ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER OF LAPEER PC is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LAPEER, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1700839271 to KNEE AND ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER OF LAPEER PC on May 18, 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.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Apr 30, 2008. 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 KNEE AND ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER OF LAPEER PC below.

NPI Profile for
KNEE AND ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER OF LAPEER PC

NPI Number
1700839271
Enumeration Date

(more than 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
KNEE AND ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER OF LAPEER PC
Other Name: KNEE AND ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER OF LAPEER PC
Primary location
1245 N MAIN ST
LAPEER, MI 48446-1346
Phone: (810) 664-3721 Fax: (810) 664-3032
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
JOHN DESANTIS
PRESIDENT/ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
Phone: (810) 664-3721
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for KNEE AND ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER OF LAPEER PC

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSM GROUP NUMBERMI200D410090
OTHERBLUE CARE NETWORK GROUPMI0D41009
OTHERTRAVELERS MEDICAREMICH9880
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)
MI

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