ALEXANDER K. REED – NPI #1578208054
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.
ALEXANDER REED is a thoracic surgeon located in PALO ALTO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578208054 to ALEXANDER REED on April 29, 2022. 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 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).
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NPI Profile for
ALEXANDER K. REED
(more than 4 years ago)
FALK CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH BUILDING
PALO ALTO, CA 94304 Phone: (650) 723-5771 Fax:
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 208G00000X - Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary) |
CA | A190528 |
| 390200000X - Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
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