GEORGE S. WHITE MD PA – NPI #1790846590
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

GEORGE WHITE is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SEGUIN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790846590 to GEORGE WHITE on December 13, 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 Feb 28, 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 GEORGE WHITE below.

NPI Profile for
GEORGE S. WHITE

NPI Number
1790846590
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GEORGE S. WHITE
Credentials
MD PA
Primary location
280 KING ST
SEGUIN, TX 78155
Phone: (830) 379-9492 Fax: (830) 372-2463
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for GEORGE WHITE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX089724101
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)		 TX F7961

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Additional Information

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT - Graduated 1979
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
GEORGE WHITE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CONNALLY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
      499 10TH STREET
      FLORESVILLE, TX 78114
    • GUADALUPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1215 E COURT ST
      SEGUIN, TX 78155
    • LAVACA MEDICAL CENTER
      1400 NORTH TEXANA STREET
      HALLETTSVILLE, TX 77964
    • OTTO KAISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      3349 S HIGHWAY 181
      KENEDY, TX 78119
    • YOAKUM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      1200 CARL RAMERT DRIVE
      YOAKUM, TX 77995
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ADVANCED HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      1064 E IRELAND ST
      SEGUIN, TX 78155
    • HALCYON HOME LLC
      8133 MESA DR STE 200
      AUSTIN, TX 78759

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