GUADALUPE DE LA FUENTE, JR. M.D. – NPI #1255776605
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

GUADALUPE DE LA FUENTE, JR. is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FORT WORTH, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1255776605 to GUADALUPE DE LA FUENTE, JR. on April 29, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name LUPE DE LA FUENTE, JR.. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0801X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Feb 22, 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 GUADALUPE DE LA FUENTE, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
GUADALUPE DE LA FUENTE, JR.

NPI Number
1255776605
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GUADALUPE DE LA FUENTE, JR.
Other Name: LUPE DE LA FUENTE, JR.
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
800 5TH AVE STE 300
FORT WORTH, TX 76104-7303
Phone: (817) 878-5300 Fax: (817) 878-5321
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 22, 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
207XX0801X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Trauma (Primary)		 TX S3150
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 TX 574739

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE (HIE)
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
800 5TH AVE STE 300,
FORT WORTH, TX 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
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
GUADALUPE DE LA FUENTE, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL FORT WORTH
      1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
      FORT WORTH, TX 76104

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