ERIC HEIMBERGER MD – NPI #1881642510
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

ERIC HEIMBERGER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LITTLE RIVER, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881642510 to ERIC HEIMBERGER on May 05, 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 Jun 11, 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 ERIC HEIMBERGER below.

NPI Profile for
ERIC HEIMBERGER

NPI Number
1881642510
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ERIC HEIMBERGER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3980 HIGHWAY 9 E
SUITE 200
LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566-8163
Phone: (843) 390-0100 Fax: (843) 390-0038
Mailing address
901 E. CHEVES ST
STE 500
FLORENCE, SC 29506-2772
Phone: (843) 390-0100 Fax: (843) 390-0038
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ERIC HEIMBERGER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDSC191893
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)		 SC 19189

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Additional Information

Education
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
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
ERIC HEIMBERGER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MCLEOD LORIS HOSPITAL
      3655 MITCHELL STREET
      LORIS, SC 29569
    • MCLEOD MEDICAL CENTER - DILLON
      301 E JACKSON STREET PO BOX 1327
      DILLON, SC 29536
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      27385 ANDREW JACKSON HIGHWAY EAST
      DELCO, NC 28436
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      1240 21ST AVENUE NORTH,SUITE 200
      MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      702 PAMPLICO HWY, UNIT B
      FLORENCE, SC 29505
    • MCLEOD HOME HEALTH INC
      2210 ENTERPRISE DR
      FLORENCE, SC 29501
    • MEDICAL SERVICES OF AMERICA HOME HEALTH - COASTAL
      4685 HWY 17 BYPASS SOUTH
      MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577

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