GARY E. WINDLER MD – NPI #1720096357
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.

GARY WINDLER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in NORTH CHARLESTON, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720096357 to GARY WINDLER on August 03, 2006. 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

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Oct 02, 2007. 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 GARY WINDLER below.

NPI Profile for
GARY E. WINDLER

NPI Number
1720096357
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GARY E. WINDLER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
9100 MEDICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Phone: (843) 569-3367 Fax: (843) 764-3577
Mailing address
9100 MEDCOM ST
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Phone: (843) 569-3367 Fax: (843) 764-3577
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for GARY WINDLER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDSC142884
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)
SC 14288

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Additional Information

Education
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1983
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
GARY WINDLER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER
      2000 HOSPITAL DR
      MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464
    • TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER
      9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
      CHARLESTON, SC 29406

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