JORGE M. BALAGUER M.D. – NPI #1649218934
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

JORGE BALAGUER is a thoracic surgeon located in STONY BROOK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1649218934 to JORGE BALAGUER on June 02, 2006. 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 7 years ago on Aug 26, 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 JORGE BALAGUER below.

NPI Profile for
JORGE M. BALAGUER

NPI Number
1649218934
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JORGE M. BALAGUER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
101 NICOLLS RD RM 80
STONY BROOK, NY 11794-6110
Phone: (631) 444-1820 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
75 Francis St
BWH
Boston, MA 02115-6110
Phone: (617) 732-6569
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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 TN MD39371

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JORGE BALAGUER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SUNY/STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER SUNY
      STONY BROOK, NY 11794
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CATHOLIC HOME CARE
      110 BI-COUNTY BOULEVARD, SUITE 114
      FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
    • KINDRED AT HOME (HAUPPAUGE)
      888 VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY SUITE 210
      HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788

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