JOHN R. GROVES MD – NPI #1174566996
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

JOHN GROVES is a surgeon located in ALBERTVILLE, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174566996 to JOHN GROVES on June 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Jan 14, 2011. 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 JOHN GROVES below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN R. GROVES

NPI Number
1174566996
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN R. GROVES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
133 WALL ST.
ALBERTVILLE, AL 35951
Phone: (256) 840-5547 Fax: (256) 840-5548
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 AL 00018580

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

Education
LOUISVILLE MEDICAL COLLEGE - Graduated 1993
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOHN GROVES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS
      2505 U S HIGHWAY 431 NORTH
      BOAZ, AL 35957
    • UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE
      200 LOTHROP STREET
      PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

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