MATTHEW L. FAZEKAS MD – NPI #1639469463
Pediatrics

A pediatrician who is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

MATTHEW FAZEKAS is a physician located in HOLLYWOOD, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1639469463 to MATTHEW FAZEKAS on April 13, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2080S0010X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Mar 16, 2021. 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 MATTHEW FAZEKAS below.

NPI Profile for
MATTHEW L. FAZEKAS

NPI Number
1639469463
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MATTHEW L. FAZEKAS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1150 N 35TH AVE
SUITE 345
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Phone: (954) 265-6300 Fax: (954) 961-3600
Mailing address
2900 CORPORATE WAY
DOOR D
MIRAMAR, FL 33025-3925
Phone: (954) 276-5685 Fax: (954) 985-7074
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 16, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MATTHEW FAZEKAS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDFL015053000
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
2080S0010X
- Pediatrics / Sports Medicine (Primary)
FL ME124479

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)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
MHS DSM
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1150 N 35TH AVE,
HOLLYWOOD, FL 77025-1669

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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