FRANK C. PURPERA, JR. MD – NPI #1194957761
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

FRANK PURPERA, JR. is a surgeon located in BLACKSBURG, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1194957761 to FRANK PURPERA, JR. on August 17, 2009. 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 11 years ago on Oct 14, 2015. 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 FRANK PURPERA, JR. below.

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NPI Profile for
FRANK C. PURPERA, JR.

NPI Number
1194957761
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FRANK C. PURPERA, JR.
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1901 S MAIN ST
BLACKSBURG, VA 24060-6600
Phone: (540) 552-8346 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
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)		 VA 0101253088

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.