JOSHUA C. APPELSTEIN MD – NPI #1508029612
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
JOSHUA APPELSTEIN is a thoracic surgeon located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1508029612 to JOSHUA APPELSTEIN on July 08, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).
The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Feb 19, 2020. 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 APPELSTEIN below.
NPI Profile for
JOSHUA C. APPELSTEIN
(about 18 years ago)
ATLANTA, GA 30309-1721 Phone: (404) 605-5699 Fax:
COLUMBUS, GA 31904-6877 Phone: (706) 596-8200 Fax: (706) 322-8483
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208G00000X - Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary) |
NY | 254855 |
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
JOSHUA APPELSTEIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BOULEVARD
CANTON, GA 30115 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH1200 NORTHSIDE FORSYTH DRIVE
CUMMING, GA 30041 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL GWINNETT1000 MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046
- NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BOULEVARD
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