GEORGE A. FLOWERS MD – NPI #1245220680
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.
GEORGE FLOWERS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAINT THOMAS, VI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245220680 to GEORGE FLOWERS on October 26, 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 11 years ago on Aug 20, 2015. 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 GEORGE FLOWERS below.
NPI Profile for
GEORGE A. FLOWERS
(more than 20 years ago)
FOOTHILLS PROFESIONAL BUILDING #206
SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802-2617 Phone: (340) 779-2663 Fax: (340) 779-2443
Identifiers for GEORGE FLOWERS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | AETNA | 7109346 | |
| OTHER | BCBS | 134JN | |
| OTHER | CIGNA | 6697422 | |
| OTHER | DMERC MEDICARE | 0382260001 | |
| OTHER | PARTNERS MEDICARE | 802974 | |
| OTHER | RAILROAD MEDICARE | P00085692 | |
| OTHER | UNITED HEALTHCARE | 2208423 | |
| OTHER | VI LICENSE | VI | 1706 |
| MEDICAID | NC | 89134JN |
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) |
NC | 200300469 |
| 207X00000X - Orthopaedic Surgery |
NC | 200300469 |
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
GEORGE FLOWERS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- LEXINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC250 HOSPITAL DRIVE PO BOX 1817
LEXINGTON, NC 27293
- LEXINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC250 HOSPITAL DRIVE PO BOX 1817
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