FRANK W. GWATHMEY, JR. M.D. – NPI #1528261229
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

FRANK GWATHMEY, JR. is an orthopaedic surgeon located in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1528261229 to FRANK GWATHMEY, JR. on June 08, 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 previously updated about 3 years ago on Aug 09, 2023. 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 FRANK GWATHMEY, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
FRANK W. GWATHMEY, JR.

NPI Number
1528261229
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FRANK W. GWATHMEY, JR.
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2800 IVY RD
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 243-3600 Fax: (434) 244-4454
1 Other location(s):
1215 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0816
Phone: (434) 924-0211
Mailing address
PO BOX 9007
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22906-9007
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 09, 2023

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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)		 VA 0101254551
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 VA 0101027381

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
515 RAY C. HUNT DRIVE,
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2007
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
FRANK GWATHMEY, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER
      1215 LEE STREET
      CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22908

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