EMILY C. VAFEK M.D. – NPI #1790070043
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

EMILY VAFEK is an orthopaedic surgeon located in NIANTIC, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790070043 to EMILY VAFEK on June 15, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. 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 EMILY VAFEK below.

NPI Profile for
EMILY C. VAFEK

NPI Number
1790070043
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
EMILY C. VAFEK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
11 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD
NIANTIC, CT 06357
Phone: (860) 889-7345 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
82 New Park Ave
North Franklin, CT 06254-1807
Phone: (860) 889-7345
Medical Center Blvd
Box 1070
Winston Salem, NC 27157-1070
Phone: (336) 716-3946
Fax: (366) 716-3861
Mailing address
82 NEW PARK AVE
NORTH FRANKLIN, CT 06254-1807
Phone: (860) 889-7345 Fax: (860) 885-7222
Sole Proprietor
No
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)		 CT 56460
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology		 CT 56460
207XX0004X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery		 CT 56460

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

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
EMILY VAFEK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      365 MONTAUK AVE
      NEW LONDON, CT 06320
    • WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL
      326 WASHINGTON ST
      NORWICH, CT 06360
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ATRINITY HOME HEALTH LLC
      8 RESEARCH PARKWAY, SUITE 2
      WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

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