JOHN E. TESSIER M.D. – NPI #1912935750
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

JOHN TESSIER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAINT LOUIS, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912935750 to JOHN TESSIER on June 29, 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 5 years ago on Nov 01, 2021. 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 JOHN TESSIER below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN E. TESSIER

NPI Number
1912935750
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN E. TESSIER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
675 OLD BALLAS RD STE 100
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141-7083
Phone: (314) 733-9009 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 01, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOHN TESSIER

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNAMO4294896
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDMO21933
OTHERCIGNAMO3154921001
OTHERGROUP HEALTHPLANMO83364V3223
OTHERHEALTHLINKMO180466
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICAREMO200042317
OTHERUNITED HEALTHCAREMO0900105
MEDICAIDMO202925400
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)		 MO 36318

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
https://epicproxy.et0965.epichosted.com/FHIRProxy/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
BJC
Content Type
CSV
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
675 OLD BALLAS RD STE 100,
SAINT LOUIS, MO 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - 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
JOHN TESSIER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS
      615 NEW BALLAS ROAD
      SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
    • MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
      3015 N BALLAS RD
      TOWN AND COUNTRY, MO 63131
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ST LOUIS HOME HEALTH INC
      1000 CAMERA AVENUE, SUITE B
      SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • SSM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
      1027 BELLEVUE AVENUE
      RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117

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