NORTHWEST ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC – NPI #1992772685
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.

NORTHWEST ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC is an orthopaedic surgeon located in RICHLAND, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992772685 to NORTHWEST ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC on March 02, 2006. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. 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 16 years ago on Oct 27, 2010. 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 NORTHWEST ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC below.

NPI Profile for
NORTHWEST ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC

NPI Number
1992772685
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
NORTHWEST ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Primary location
875 SWIFT BLVD
RICHLAND, WA 99352-3592
Phone: (509) 946-1654 Fax: (509) 943-5652
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
TERRI HIGGINS
FINANCIAL MANAGER
Phone: (509) 946-1654
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for NORTHWEST ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERDEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRYWA134820
MEDICAIDWA7097256
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)
207QS0010X
- Family Medicine / Sports Medicine

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.