JOSHUA P. PESSIN M.D. – NPI #1669665675
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

JOSHUA PESSIN is a surgeon located in RACINE, WI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669665675 to JOSHUA PESSIN on August 22, 2007. 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.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Nov 16, 2010. 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 JOSHUA PESSIN below.

NPI Profile for
JOSHUA P. PESSIN

NPI Number
1669665675
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSHUA P. PESSIN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3811 SPRING STREET
SUITE 201
RACINE, WI 53405-1667
Phone: (262) 687-5850 Fax: (262) 687-5804
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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)		 WI 51848

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
RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE OF RUSH UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2003
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
JOSHUA PESSIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION ALL SAINTS HOSPITAL
      3801 SPRING ST
      RACINE, WI 53405

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