SHRINER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN HOUSTON – NPI #1760722615
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.
SHRINER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN HOUSTON is an orthopaedic surgeon located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1760722615 to SHRINER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN HOUSTON on February 28, 2013. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “SHRINER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN HOUSTON” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. 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. Bear in mind that having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.
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NPI Profile for
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
(more than 13 years ago)
HOUSTON, TX 77030-3701 Phone: (713) 797-1616 Fax: (713) 797-1029
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178-7642 Phone: (713) 797-1616 Fax: (713) 797-1029
PRESIDENT
Phone: (813) 281-0300
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