MICHAEL J. BELANGER M.D. – NPI #1114985041
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

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MICHAEL BELANGER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in JOHNSTON, RI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1114985041 to MICHAEL BELANGER on May 02, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 17 years ago on Apr 08, 2009. 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 BELANGER below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL J. BELANGER

NPI Number

1114985041

Enumeration Date

May 02, 2006
(more than 20 years ago)

Entity Type

Type-1 Individual (Male)

Legal Name

MICHAEL J. BELANGER

Credentials

M.D.

Primary location

1524 ATWOOD AVE
SUITE 140
JOHNSTON, RI 02919-3228

Phone: (401) 351-6200 Fax: (401) 351-6201

Mailing address

Same as primary location

Sole Proprietor

Updated

Apr 08, 2009

Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL BELANGER

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Description	Issuer	State	Identifier
OTHER	AETNA		7104180
OTHER	BC BS OF RI	RI	29556
OTHER	BLUECHIP OF RI	RI	402575
OTHER	FIRSTHEALTH/COVENTRY/HCVM		050397249
OTHER	HARVARD PILGRIM	MA	AA33827
OTHER	NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLANS	RI	3849
OTHER	PEQUOT PLUS HEALTH PLANS		050397249
OTHER	RAILROAD MEDICARE		CD1829
OTHER	TUFTS HEALTH PLANS	MA	009773
OTHER	U.S. DEPT. OF LABOR-WC		103714900
OTHER	UNITEDHEALTHCARE		050397249
OTHER	WORKERS COMPENSATION		050397249
MEDICAID		RI	7006586

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)	RI	MD09773

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

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1993

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

MICHAEL BELANGER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):

HOSPITAL
- LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER
  115 CASS AVENUE
  WOONSOCKET, RI 02895
- OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITAL
  200 HIGH SERVICE AVENUE
  NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 02904
HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CARE
  300 CENTERVILLE ROAD, SUITE 202 EAST
  WARWICK, RI 02886
- PROSPECT CHARTERCARE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE, LLC
  50 MAUDE STREET
  PROVIDENCE, RI 02908

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