JOSEPH W. DEFEO M.D. – NPI #1285716027
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.
JOSEPH DEFEO is a surgeon located in PENSACOLA, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285716027 to JOSEPH DEFEO on October 20, 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.
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NPI Profile for
JOSEPH W. DEFEO
(more than 19 years ago)
NAVAL HOSPITAL PENSACOLA
PENSACOLA, FL 32512 Phone: (850) 505-6261 Fax: (850) 505-6548
PENSACOLA, FL 32508-1029 Phone: (850) 457-4498 Fax:
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 208600000X - Surgery (Primary) |
PA | MD022116-E |
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