SHERWOOD K. DUHON MD – NPI #1740265776
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

SHERWOOD DUHON is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740265776 to SHERWOOD DUHON on December 13, 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 last updated on May 20, 2025. 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 SHERWOOD DUHON below.

NPI Profile for
SHERWOOD K. DUHON

NPI Number
1740265776
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SHERWOOD K. DUHON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8405 N PIMA CENTER PKWY STE 101
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258-4669
Phone: (602) 648-5444 Fax: (602) 772-3801
1 Other location(s):
20401 N 73rd St Ste 160
Scottsdale, AZ 85255-4149
Phone: (623) 208-7979
Fax: (800) 483-0729
Mailing address
PO BOX 80217
PHOENIX, AZ 85060-0217
Phone: (602) 385-2115 Fax: (480) 418-3323
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 20, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for SHERWOOD DUHON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidAZ109456
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)		 AZ 20868

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 OKLAHOMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1987
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
SHERWOOD DUHON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER
      5555 WEST THUNDERBIRD ROAD
      GLENDALE, AZ 85306
    • O.A.S.I.S. HOSPITAL
      750 NORTH 40TH STREET
      PHOENIX, AZ 85008
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ARIZONA HOME CARE
      1626 SOUTH EDWARD DRIVE
      TEMPE, AZ 85281

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