DAVID J. DREZ, JR. M.D. – NPI #1912957044
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.
DAVID DREZ, JR. is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LAKE CHARLES, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912957044 to DAVID DREZ, JR. on May 11, 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.
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NPI Profile for
DAVID J. DREZ, JR.
(more than 20 years ago)
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605-5362 Phone: (337) 721-7236 Fax: (337) 721-7237
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5724 Phone: (337) 312-8258 Fax: (337) 312-6711
Identifiers for DAVID DREZ, JR.
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | MEDICARE LEGACY | LA | 5J432CW97 |
| OTHER | STATE LICENSE NUMBER | LA | 009625 |
| OTHER | STATE LICENSE NUMBER | TX | J1652 |
| MEDICAID | LA | 1073059 |
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) |
LA | 009625 |
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