MELISSA ESPARZA M.D. – NPI #1710390547
Orthopaedic Surgery
An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.
MELISSA ESPARZA is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PHOENIX, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710390547 to MELISSA ESPARZA on June 10, 2014. 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 207XP3100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Dec 10, 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 MELISSA ESPARZA below.
NPI Profile for
MELISSA ESPARZA
(more than 12 years ago)
PHOENIX, AZ 85016-7710 Phone: (602) 933-3033 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
Tucson, AZ 85724-5064
Phone: (520) 626-9245
Fax: (520) 626-2668
PHOENIX, AZ 85018-2327 Phone: (602) 933-1814 Fax: (602) 933-8972
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207XP3100X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary) |
AZ | 61100 |
| 207X00000X - Orthopaedic Surgery |
AZ | R74391 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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