JOHN G. ORFANOS MD – NPI #1366476921
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 ORFANOS is a surgeon located in MCALLEN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1366476921 to JOHN ORFANOS on July 10, 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.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Oct 18, 2018. 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 ORFANOS below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN G. ORFANOS

NPI Number
1366476921
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN G. ORFANOS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1100 E DOVE AVE STE 300
MCALLEN, TX 78504
Phone: (563) 628-1709 Fax: (956) 362-8168
1 Other location(s):
2707 W Trenton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539-3433
Phone: (956) 631-8346
Fax: (956) 631-1439
Mailing address
PO BOX 2975
MCALLEN, TX 78502-2975
Phone: (956) 362-8170 Fax: (956) 362-8168
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JOHN ORFANOS

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSTX0032PA
OTHERMEDICARE RAILROADTXP00244237
OTHERRAILROADTX020047898
OTHERTEXAS STATE BOARD OF MEDITXG9780
MEDICAIDTX126615708
MEDICAIDTX126615703
MEDICAIDTX126615710
MEDICAIDTX126615706
MEDICAIDTX126615709
MEDICAIDTX126615711
MEDICAIDTX126615707
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)		 TX G9780
2086S0129X
- Surgery / Vascular Surgery		 TX G9780
2086S0127X
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery		 TX G9780

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOHN ORFANOS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE
      5501 SOUTH MCCOLL
      EDINBURG, TX 78539
    • STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      128 N FM RD 3167
      RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • SAINT MATTHEW HOME HEALTH CARE LLC
      2927 S. JACKSON RD. SUITE # D2 & D3
      PHARR, TX 78577

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