ARAVIND ATHIVIRAHAM M.D. – NPI #1801101209
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

ARAVIND ATHIVIRAHAM is an orthopaedic surgeon located in CHICAGO, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1801101209 to ARAVIND ATHIVIRAHAM on August 10, 2010. 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 4 years ago on Jul 26, 2022. 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 ARAVIND ATHIVIRAHAM below.

NPI Profile for
ARAVIND ATHIVIRAHAM

NPI Number
1801101209
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ARAVIND ATHIVIRAHAM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5841 S MARYLAND AVE # MC3079
CHICAGO, IL 60637-1443
Phone: (773) 834-3531 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 26, 2022

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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)		 IL 036.137441

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

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
ARAVIND ATHIVIRAHAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER
      5841 SOUTH MARYLAND
      CHICAGO, IL 60637

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