JAIME PONCE-PORTUGAL MD – NPI #1245280023
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.
JAIME PONCE-PORTUGAL is a surgeon located in CHATTANOOGA, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245280023 to JAIME PONCE-PORTUGAL on May 11, 2006. 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 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.
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NPI Profile for
JAIME PONCE-PORTUGAL
(more than 20 years ago)
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CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421 Phone: (706) 278-6403 Fax: (706) 278-0087
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CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421 Phone: (423) 495-4620 Fax: (423) 495-4934
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Identifiers for JAIME PONCE-PORTUGAL
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | GA | 00815361A |
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) |
GA | 046635 |
| 207RB0002X - Internal Medicine / Obesity Medicine |
TN | 36423 |
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
JAIME PONCE-PORTUGAL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
- MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC2525 DESALES AVE
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