BYRON H. GOTTSCHALK M.D. – NPI #1851183628
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.
BYRON GOTTSCHALK is a thoracic surgeon located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1851183628 to BYRON GOTTSCHALK on May 19, 2025. 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).
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NPI Profile for
BYRON H. GOTTSCHALK
(more than a year ago)
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104 Phone: (778) 788-3627 Fax:
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA 614
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 208G00000X - Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary) |
PA | MD489651 |
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.