JOSEPH J. SCHULZ D.O. – NPI #1790921484
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

JOSEPH SCHULZ is a surgeon located in HAGERSTOWN, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790921484 to JOSEPH SCHULZ on December 30, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 last updated on Jul 31, 2024. 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 JOSEPH SCHULZ below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH J. SCHULZ

NPI Number
1790921484
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH J. SCHULZ
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
11110 MEDICAL CAMPUS RD STE 147
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742
Phone: (301) 714-4350 Fax: (301) 714-4353
2 Other location(s):
190 Riverview St
Franklin, NC 28734-2612
Phone: (828) 349-6804
Fax: (828) 349-6808
361 Rutter Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: (570) 262-4499
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 31, 2024

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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)		 MD H86203
2086S0127X
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery		 MD H86203

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
JOSEPH SCHULZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER
      11116 MEDICAL CAMPUS ROAD
      HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742

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