STEPHEN A. KLINGE M.D. – NPI #1538397732
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

STEPHEN KLINGE is an orthopaedic surgeon located in BURLINGTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538397732 to STEPHEN KLINGE on June 25, 2009. 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 8 years ago on Jun 28, 2018. 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 STEPHEN KLINGE below.

NPI Profile for
STEPHEN A. KLINGE

NPI Number
1538397732
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEPHEN A. KLINGE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
41 MALL ROAD
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
Phone: (781) 744-8650 Fax: (781) 744-5345
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for STEPHEN KLINGE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMA9712682
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)		 MA 267233
207XX0801X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Trauma		 MA 267233
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery		 MA 267233
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 MA 267233

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
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 2009
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
STEPHEN KLINGE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON
      41 & 45 MALL ROAD
      BURLINGTON, MA 01803
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BETH ISRAEL LAHEY HEALTH AT HOME
      600 CUMMINGS CENTER, SUITE 270X
      BEVERLY, MA 01915

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