DOUGLAS G PANKRATZ MD – NPI #1891955159
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.

DOUGLAS G PANKRATZ MD is an orthopaedic surgeon located in BAD AXE, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891955159 to DOUGLAS G PANKRATZ MD on June 11, 2008. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “DOUGLAS G PANKRATZ MD” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is POLLEX ORTHOPAEDICS PC. 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 18 years ago on Jul 21, 2008. 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 DOUGLAS G PANKRATZ MD below.

NPI Profile for
POLLEX ORTHOPAEDICS PC

NPI Number
1891955159
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 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
POLLEX ORTHOPAEDICS PC
Doing Business As (dba): DOUGLAS G PANKRATZ MD
Primary location
1080 S VAN DYKE RD
STE A
BAD AXE, MI 48413-9635
Phone: (989) 269-9551 Fax: (989) 269-7051
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
DOUGLAS PANKRATZ
PRESIDENT OWNER
Phone: (989) 269-9551
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DOUGLAS G PANKRATZ MD

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERMI STATE LIC NUMBERDP042780
MEDICAIDMI1368714
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)
MI DP042780

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