RICHARD R. OOTEN AS-C – NPI #1356667844
Specialist/Technologist, Other
A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training.
RICHARD OOTEN is a technologist located in DECATUR, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1356667844 to RICHARD OOTEN on April 09, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 246ZC0007X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Specialist/Technologist, Other, specializing in Surgical Assistant
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NPI Profile for
RICHARD R. OOTEN
(more than 16 years ago)
DECATUR, TX 76234 Phone: (940) 626-9228 Fax:
DECATUR, TX 76234 Phone: (940) 626-9228 Fax:
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 246ZC0007X - Specialist/Technologist, Other / Surgical Assistant (Primary) |
TX | C10-0311A |
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