JOSEPH P. RECTENWALD MD – NPI #1174564488
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

JOSEPH RECTENWALD is an orthopaedic surgeon located in AUGUSTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174564488 to JOSEPH RECTENWALD on June 09, 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 207XS0106X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 30, 2024. 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 JOSEPH RECTENWALD below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH P. RECTENWALD

NPI Number
1174564488
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH P. RECTENWALD
Credentials
MD
Primary location
811 13TH ST
STE 20
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 722-3401 Fax: (706) 724-6540
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 29, 2024

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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
207XS0106X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery (Primary)		 GA 052206
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 GA 052206

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
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1997
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
JOSEPH RECTENWALD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      302 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY
      AIKEN, SC 29801
    • BURKE MEDICAL CENTER
      351 SOUTH LIBERTY STREET
      WAYNESBORO, GA 30830
    • UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      1350 WALTON WAY
      AUGUSTA, GA 30901

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