HENRY J. FUENTES M.D. – NPI #1043218050
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

HENRY FUENTES is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PALOS HEIGHTS, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1043218050 to HENRY FUENTES on July 13, 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 207XX0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Nov 12, 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 HENRY FUENTES below.

NPI Profile for
HENRY J. FUENTES

NPI Number
1043218050
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
HENRY J. FUENTES
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7600 W COLLEGE DR
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463-1001
Phone: (708) 361-0600 Fax: (708) 923-2529
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary)
IN 01040355A
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery
IL 036070990

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

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
HENRY FUENTES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      12251 SOUTH 80TH AVENUE
      PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
    • PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
      333 N MADISON ST
      JOLIET, IL 60435
    • SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERS
      1900 SILVER CROSS BLVD
      NEW LENOX, IL 60451
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • RESIDENTIAL HOME HEALTH
      2443 WARRENVILLE RD, STE 500
      LISLE, IL 60532

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