ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF SW FLORIDA, P.A. – NPI #1770410433
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

ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF SW FLORIDA, P.A. is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FORT MYERS, FL. NPPES recently assigned the NPI number 1770410433 to ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF SW FLORIDA, P.A. on May 06, 2026. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. 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.

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NPI Profile for
ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF SW FLORIDA, P.A.

NPI Number
1770410433
Enumeration Date

(about 4 weeks 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
ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF SW FLORIDA, P.A.
Primary location
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912-4707
Phone: (239) 461-3691 Fax: (239) 334-7070
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
ALLEN TAFEL
OWNER
Phone: (239) 334-7000
Updated
Certification Date
May 06, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF SW FLORIDA, P.A.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidFL267898500
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)
225200000X
- Physical Therapy Assistant
225100000X
- Physical Therapist
2081P2900X
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Pain Medicine
207XS0106X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery

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.