JAMES C. KAREGEANNES M.D. – NPI #1932156148
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

JAMES KAREGEANNES is an orthopaedic surgeon located in ASHEVILLE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1932156148 to JAMES KAREGEANNES on May 31, 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 7 years ago on May 31, 2019. 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 JAMES KAREGEANNES below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES C. KAREGEANNES

NPI Number
1932156148
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES C. KAREGEANNES
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
129 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-4434
Phone: (828) 258-8800 Fax: (828) 281-7178
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES KAREGEANNES

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSNC1192U
MEDICAIDNC891192U
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)		 NC 0036544
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery		 NC 36544

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
DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1989
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
JAMES KAREGEANNES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      68 HOSPITAL RD
      SYLVA, NC 28779
    • HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      262 LEROY GEORGE DRIVE
      CLYDE, NC 28721
    • MARGARET R PARDEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      800 N JUSTICE ST
      HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791
    • MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
      509 BILTMORE AVE
      ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
    • PARK RIDGE HEALTH
      100 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CAREPARTNERS HOME CARE & HOSPICE
      170 CHURCH ST
      FRANKLIN, NC 28734
    • CAREPARTNERS HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      68 SWEETEN CREEK ROAD
      ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
    • CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH
      9 OLDE EASTWOOD VILLAGE BLVD
      ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      70 NORTH MAIN STREET SUITE 3
      MARION, NC 28752
    • HARRIS HOME HEALTH
      81 MEDICAL PARK LOOP, SUITE 204
      SYLVA, NC 28779
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • CAREPARTNERS REHABILITATION HOSP
      68 SWEETEN CREEK RD
      ASHEVILLE, NC 28813

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