CHRISTOPH FUCHS M.D. – NPI #1639580541
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

CHRISTOPH FUCHS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in JEFFERSONVILLE, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1639580541 to CHRISTOPH FUCHS on May 13, 2014. 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 2 years ago on Apr 04, 2024. 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 CHRISTOPH FUCHS below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPH FUCHS

NPI Number
1639580541
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPH FUCHS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1220 SPRING ST
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN 47130-3704
Phone: (812) 282-8494 Fax: (812) 288-4481
1 Other location(s):
625 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35233-1900
Phone: (205) 930-8494
Mailing address
PO BOX 776351
CHICAGO, IL 60677-6351
Phone: (502) 559-9337 Fax: (502) 272-5339
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 04, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPH FUCHS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherMEDICAREKY196290264
medicaidKY300049087
medicaidKY7100955360
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)		 IN 01084085A
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 IN 01084085A

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
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2014
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
CHRISTOPH FUCHS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CLARK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1220 MISSOURI AVE
      JEFFERSONVILLE, IN 47130
    • SCOTT MEMORIAL HEALTH
      1451 N GARDNER ST
      SCOTTSBURG, IN 47170
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CARETENDERS
      1724 STATE STREET
      NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
    • VNA HEALTH AT HOME
      516 LEWIS & CLARK PKWY STE 101
      CLARKSVILLE, IN 47129

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