RICHARD M. KLINE, JR. M.D. – NPI #1437154515
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.
RICHARD KLINE, JR. is a plastic surgeon located in MOUNT PLEASANT, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1437154515 to RICHARD KLINE, JR. on June 16, 2005. 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.
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NPI Profile for
RICHARD M. KLINE, JR.
(about 21 years ago)
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464-3251 Phone: (843) 849-8418 Fax: (843) 849-8419
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Identifiers for RICHARD KLINE, JR.
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | SC | 184259 |
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) |
SC | 184259 |
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Additional Information
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Order Power Mobility Devices
RICHARD KLINE, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER2000 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464
- EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER2000 HOSPITAL DR
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