PETER B. BLANK DO – NPI #1790737377
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

PETER BLANK is an orthopaedic surgeon located in BASKING RIDGE, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790737377 to PETER BLANK on May 16, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 10 years ago on Feb 24, 2016. 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 PETER BLANK below.

NPI Profile for
PETER B. BLANK

NPI Number
1790737377
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PETER B. BLANK
Credentials
DO
Primary location
150 N FINLEY AVE
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920
Phone: (908) 340-4266 Fax: (908) 340-4269
Mailing address
Same as primary location
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 042957
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine		 NY 223598

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

Education
NEW YORK COLLEGE OF OSTEO MEDICINE OF NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - Graduated 2000
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
PETER BLANK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER
      100 MADISON AVE
      MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
    • OVERLOOK MEDICAL CENTER
      99 BEAUVOIR AVENUE
      SUMMIT, NJ 07902
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ATLANTIC VISITING NURSE
      465 SOUTH STREET, SUITE 100
      MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
    • VISITING NURSE ASSOC OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, INC
      175 SOUTH STREET
      MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
  • NURSING HOME
    • SKILLED NURSING AT FELLOWSHIP VILLAGE
      8000 FELLOWSHIP DRIVE
      BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • KESSLER INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION WEST ORANGE
      1199 PLEASANT VALLEY WAY
      WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

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