LEON N. SYKES, JR. M.D. – NPI #1245346709
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.
LEON SYKES, JR. is a surgeon located in JACKSON, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245346709 to LEON SYKES, JR. on August 21, 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
LEON N. SYKES, JR.
(about 20 years ago)
JACKSON, MS 39216-4500 Phone: (601) 815-1312 Fax: (601) 815-4570
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) |
MS | 24653 |
| 208G00000X - Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) |
GA | 062084 |
| 2086S0127X - Surgery / Trauma Surgery |
GA | 062084 |
| 2086S0102X - Surgery / Surgical Critical Care |
NY | 269472 |
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.