BERKAY UNAL M.D. – NPI #1285079608
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

BERKAY UNAL is an orthopaedic surgeon located in BAKERSFIELD, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285079608 to BERKAY UNAL on April 30, 2013. 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 5 years ago on Oct 14, 2021. 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 BERKAY UNAL below.

NPI Profile for
BERKAY UNAL

NPI Number
1285079608
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BERKAY UNAL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
300 OLD RIVER RD STE 200
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-9506
Phone: (661) 663-6550 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 2287
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93303-2287
Phone: (661) 324-0300 Fax: (661) 324-4095
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 14, 2021

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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
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 CA A125394
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 CA A125394

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 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
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
BERKAY UNAL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD
      2615 CHESTER AVENUE
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
    • MERCY HOSPITAL
      2215 TRUXTUN AVENUE
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AROUND THE CLOCK HOME CARE
      5251 OFFICE PARK DRIVE, SUITE 400
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
    • COMPASSIONATE CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY, LLC
      7545 N DEL MAR AVENUE, SUITE 103
      FRESNO, CA 93711

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