ESTON K. WENGER MD – NPI #1871659359
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.
ESTON WENGER is a surgeon located in CLEVELAND, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871659359 to ESTON WENGER on December 29, 2006. 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 7 years ago on Jul 29, 2019. 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 ESTON WENGER below.
NPI Profile for
ESTON K. WENGER
(more than 19 years ago)
CLEVELAND, TN 37311-3861 Phone: (423) 472-5423 Fax: (423) 476-5523
KNOXVILLE, TN 37950-2948 Phone: (865) 306-5700 Fax: (865) 584-7760
Identifiers for ESTON WENGER
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | TN | 3000092 |
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) |
TN | 42393 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
ESTON WENGER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- TENNOVA HEALTH CARE-CLEVELAND2305 CHAMBLISS AVE NW
CLEVELAND, TN 37311
- TENNOVA HEALTH CARE-CLEVELAND2305 CHAMBLISS AVE NW
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