GEORGE J. PICHA MD PHD FACS – NPI #1326052093
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.
GEORGE PICHA is a plastic surgeon located in INDEPENDENCE, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1326052093 to GEORGE PICHA on July 28, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 19 years ago on Jul 08, 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 GEORGE PICHA below.
NPI Profile for
GEORGE J. PICHA
(about 20 years ago)
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-6808 Phone: (216) 328-0800 Fax: (216) 328-1860
Identifiers for GEORGE PICHA
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | OH | 0647018 |
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) |
OH | 35-05-1876-P |
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