JOSHUA M. GERSHTENSON MD – NPI #1962483982
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.

JOSHUA GERSHTENSON is an orthopaedic surgeon located in KENOSHA, WI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1962483982 to JOSHUA GERSHTENSON on November 08, 2005. 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 previously updated about 8 years ago on Sep 19, 2018. 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 JOSHUA GERSHTENSON below.

NPI Profile for
JOSHUA M. GERSHTENSON

NPI Number
1962483982
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSHUA M. GERSHTENSON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7401 104TH AVE
SUITE 110
KENOSHA, WI 53142-7845
Phone: (262) 764-5595 Fax: (262) 764-9314
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSHUA GERSHTENSON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDWI34677400
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)
WI 48378
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery
WI 48378

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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1999
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
JOSHUA GERSHTENSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNITED HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      6308 EIGHTH AVE
      KENOSHA, WI 53143

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