CHRISTOPHER A. KURTZ M.D. – NPI #1548261597
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.
CHRISTOPHER KURTZ is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FORT BELVOIR, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548261597 to CHRISTOPHER KURTZ on August 02, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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
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NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER A. KURTZ
(about 21 years ago)
FORT BELVOIR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
FORT BELVOIR, VA 22060 Phone: (571) 231-2317 Fax:
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046-3513 Phone: (757) 410-2267 Fax:
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207XX0005X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary) |
VA | 0101 235381 |
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