UNIVERSITY PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES INC – NPI #1780885004
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

UNIVERSITY PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES INC is an orthopaedic surgeon located in BEDFORD, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780885004 to UNIVERSITY PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES INC on May 31, 2007. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. UNIVERSITY PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES INC is also known by the name UNIVERSITY ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS. 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 15 years ago on Aug 08, 2011. 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 UNIVERSITY PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES INC below.

NPI Profile for
UNIVERSITY PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES INC

NPI Number
1780885004
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 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
UNIVERSITY PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES INC
Other Name: UNIVERSITY ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS
Primary location
50 BLAINE AVE # 2300
BEDFORD, OH 44146-2709
Phone: (440) 232-8719 Fax: (440) 735-5153
Mailing address
PO BOX 8792
CLEVELAND, OH 44194-0834
Phone: (440) 232-8719 Fax: (440) 735-5153
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
STEVE RIDDLE
DIRECTOR OF BILLING SERVICES
Phone: (216) 383-6480
Updated
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)		 OH

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.