MICHAEL S. BONGIOVANNI M.D. – NPI #1992772784
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.

MICHAEL BONGIOVANNI is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992772784 to MICHAEL BONGIOVANNI on March 01, 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 12 years ago on Jan 14, 2014. 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 MICHAEL BONGIOVANNI below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL S. BONGIOVANNI

NPI Number
1992772784
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL S. BONGIOVANNI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4060 4TH AVE
SUITE 630
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-2116
Phone: (619) 299-3950 Fax: (619) 299-3951
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL BONGIOVANNI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERCIGNA MEDICARE DMERCCA4858980001
OTHERRR MEDICARECA200042516
MEDICAIDCA00G593860
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)
CA G59386
174400000X
- Specialist
CA G59386

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MICHAEL BONGIOVANNI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
      4077 5TH AVE
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

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