RALPH B. GARRETSON MD – NPI #1790702249
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

RALPH GARRETSON is an orthopaedic surgeon located in WARRENTON, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790702249 to RALPH GARRETSON on July 17, 2006. 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 previously updated about 13 years ago on Sep 09, 2013. 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 RALPH GARRETSON below.

NPI Profile for
RALPH B. GARRETSON

NPI Number
1790702249
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RALPH B. GARRETSON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
52 W SHIRLEY AVE
WARRENTON, VA 20186
Phone: (540) 347-9220 Fax: (540) 347-0342
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RALPH GARRETSON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERANTHEMVA460118
MEDICAIDVA6409342
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)		 VA 101232359

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Additional Information

Education
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1996
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
RALPH GARRETSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FAUQUIER HOSPITAL
      500 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      WARRENTON, VA 20186
    • NOVANT HEALTH UVA HEALTH HAYMARKET MEDICAL CENTER
      15225 HEALTHCOTE BOULEVARD
      HAYMARKET, VA 20169
    • NOVANT HEALTH UVA HEALTH SYSTEM CULPEPER MED CENTE
      501 SUNSET LANE
      CULPEPER, VA 22701
    • WARREN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      351 VALLEY HEALTH WAY
      FRONT ROYAL, VA 22630

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