JOHN R. BABB MD – NPI #1427104926
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.

JOHN BABB is an orthopaedic surgeon located in WICHITA, KS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427104926 to JOHN BABB on January 26, 2007. 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 last updated on Mar 02, 2026. 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 JOHN BABB below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN R. BABB

NPI Number
1427104926
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN R. BABB
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1923 N WEBB RD
WICHITA, KS 67206-3405
Phone: (316) 630-9300 Fax: (833) 641-2418
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 02, 2026

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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)
KS 04-33083
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery
KS 04-33083

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 KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL) - Graduated 2002
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
JOHN BABB is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITALS WICHITA, INC.
      929 NORTH ST FRANCIS STREET
      WICHITA, KS 67214
    • KINGMAN HEALTHCARE CENTER
      750 W AVE D
      KINGMAN, KS 67068
    • ROCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL, LLC
      3251 NORTH ROCK ROAD
      DERBY, KS 67037

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