RALPH J. CURTIS, JR. MD – NPI #1902953607
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

RALPH CURTIS, JR. is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1902953607 to RALPH CURTIS, JR. on January 04, 2007. 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 12 years ago on Sep 10, 2014. 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 RALPH CURTIS, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
RALPH J. CURTIS, JR.

NPI Number
1902953607
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RALPH J. CURTIS, JR.
Credentials
MD
Primary location
21 SPURS LN
STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240-1679
Phone: (210) 699-8326 Fax: (210) 561-7121
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RALPH CURTIS, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSTX8K7145
OTHERCAQHTX10594949
MEDICAIDTX127449006
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 F6553
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine		 TX F6553

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
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO - Graduated 1980
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
RALPH CURTIS, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEDINA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      3100 AVENUE E
      HONDO, TX 78861
    • METHODIST HOSPITAL
      7700 FLOYD CURL DR
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CAPITOL HOME HEALTH
      7800 IH-10 WEST SUITE 800
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230

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