TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC. – NPI #1477605095
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.
TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC. is a surgeon located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477605095 to TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC. on January 16, 2007. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC. is also known by the name TPI NEH SURGERY. 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
TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC.
(more than 19 years ago)
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-3830 Phone: (215) 634-3418 Fax: (215) 634-4872
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19182-0933 Phone: (215) 926-9000 Fax: (215) 226-8285
DIRECTOR
Phone: (215) 926-9015
Identifiers for TEMPLE PHYSICIANS INC.
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | AETNA HMO | PA | 1170578 |
| OTHER | AETNA PPO | PA | 7832788 |
| OTHER | CIGNA CAP & PPO | PA | 8080392 |
| OTHER | ELDER HEALTH | PA | 15730 |
| OTHER | HEALTH PARTNERS SITE # | PA | 35999 |
| OTHER | HIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD | PA | 1961998 |
| OTHER | IBC (KHPE & PC) | PA | 0756985000 |
| OTHER | KEYSTONE MERCY | PA | 30027785 |
| OTHER | RAILROAD MEDICARE | PA | CD4829 |
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) |
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| 208G00000X - Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) |
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