GRIGGS ORTHOPEDICS PC – NPI #1841543253
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

GRIGGS ORTHOPEDICS PC is an orthopaedic surgeon located in CRESTED BUTTE, CO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1841543253 to GRIGGS ORTHOPEDICS PC on October 23, 2012. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. 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.

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NPI Profile for
GRIGGS ORTHOPEDICS PC

NPI Number
1841543253
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 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
GRIGGS ORTHOPEDICS PC
Primary location
433 SIXTH STREET
CRESTED BUTTE, CO 81230
Phone: (970) 964-8472 Fax: (800) 395-5972
Mailing address
PO BOX 1875
433 SIXTH STREET
CRESTED BUTTE, CO 81224-1875
Phone: (970) 349-5103 Fax: (970) 349-5105
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
RHETT GRIGGS
PRESIDENT
Phone: (970) 964-8472
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)		 CO 46388
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine		 CO 49615

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.