MORRIS E. GALES, III MD, CWS, FCCWS – NPI #1538160908
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

MORRIS GALES, III is a surgeon located in MIRAMAR, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538160908 to MORRIS GALES, III on August 09, 2005. 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 Mar 17, 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 MORRIS GALES, III below.

NPI Profile for
MORRIS E. GALES, III

NPI Number
1538160908
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MORRIS E. GALES, III
Credentials
MD, CWS, FCCWS
Primary location
3601 SW 160TH AVE STE 250
MIRAMAR, FL 33027-6314
Phone: (877) 866-7123 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
29500 Southfield Rd
Suite 100
Southfield, MI 48076-2036
Phone: (248) 423-1550
Fax: (248) 423-1552
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MORRIS GALES, III

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSMI0206347852
OTHERBLUE CARE NETWORKMIP50224
OTHERHEALTH ALLIANCE PLANMI75104A
OTHERMCAREMIDR630043
OTHERMEDICARE TRAVELERSMI020029253
MEDICAIDMI2627623-10
MEDICAIDMI4786290-10
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)		 MI 4301049444
208D00000X
- General Practice		 MI 4301049444

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

Education
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY BOONSHOFT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1984
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
MORRIS GALES, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • NURSING HOME
    • PLAZA HEALTH AND REHAB
      4842 SW ARCHER ROAD
      GAINESVILLE, FL 32608

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