CHRISTOPHER G. FUREY MD – NPI #1932128378
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.

CHRISTOPHER FUREY is an orthopaedic surgeon located in CLEVELAND, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1932128378 to CHRISTOPHER FUREY on July 18, 2006. 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 5 years ago on Dec 31, 2020. 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 CHRISTOPHER FUREY below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER G. FUREY

NPI Number
1932128378
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER G. FUREY
Credentials
MD
Primary location
11100 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 844-7200 Fax:
Mailing address
24701 EUCLID AVE
3RD FLOOR
EUCLID, OH 44117-1714
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 31, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER FUREY

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNA2178729
OTHERANTHEM000000503680
OTHERBUCKEYEOH738051
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICAREOHP00358787
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICAREOHP00011026
OTHERUNISON000000206678
OTHERUNISONOH000000206678
OTHERWELLCAREOH363536
MEDICAIDOH2127602
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)
OH 35-063961
207XS0117X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
OH 35.063961

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
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
11100 EUCLID AVE,
CLEVELAND, OH 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1991
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
CHRISTOPHER FUREY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAKE HEALTH
      7590 AUBURN ROAD
      CONCORD, OH 44077
    • UH REGIONAL HOSPITALS
      27100 CHARDON ROAD
      RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OH 44143
    • UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER
      3999 RICHMOND ROAD
      BEACHWOOD, OH 44122
    • UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELAND
      11100 EUCLID AVENUE
      CLEVELAND, OH 44106
    • UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER
      6847 N CHESTNUT
      RAVENNA, OH 44266

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