KIPP CRYAR MD – NPI #1982023727
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.

KIPP CRYAR is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LAKE CHARLES, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982023727 to KIPP CRYAR on April 09, 2014. 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 4 years ago on Jun 09, 2022. 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 KIPP CRYAR below.

NPI Profile for
KIPP CRYAR

NPI Number
1982023727
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KIPP CRYAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4345 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605-4156
Phone: (337) 480-7942 Fax: (337) 480-7964
Mailing address
PO BOX 122165 DEPT 2165
DALLAS, TX 75312-0001
Phone: (337) 494-2772 Fax: (337) 494-2928
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 09, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for KIPP CRYAR

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSELAMD.057033
MEDICAIDLA2529129
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)
LA 322468

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KIPP CRYAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1701 OAK PARK BLVD
      LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ELARA CARING
      919 NORTH LAKE ARTHUR AVE UNIT H
      JENNINGS, LA 70546

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