ANTHONY J. DEFRANZO, JR. MD – NPI #1073598017
Plastic Surgery
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
ANTHONY DEFRANZO, JR. is a plastic surgeon located in WINSTON-SALEM, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1073598017 to ANTHONY DEFRANZO, JR. on December 13, 2005. 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 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Dec 06, 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 ANTHONY DEFRANZO, JR. below.
NPI Profile for
ANTHONY J. DEFRANZO, JR.
(more than 20 years ago)
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27157-0001 Phone: (336) 716-4171 Fax: (336) 716-8759
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103-6074 Phone: (336) 716-0238 Fax:
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Identifiers for ANTHONY DEFRANZO, JR.
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BCBS OF NC | 28274 | |
| OTHER | MEDCOST | 22903 | |
| OTHER | PARTNERS | 2956 | |
| MEDICAID | NC | 8928274 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208200000X - Plastic Surgery (Primary) |
NC | 25128 |
| 2082S0105X - Plastic Surgery / Surgery of the Hand |
NC | 25128 |
| 2082S0099X - Plastic Surgery / Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck |
NC | 25128 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
ANTHONY DEFRANZO, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITALMEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27157
- NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITALMEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD
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