DEREK C. BONTRAGER CRCST,CFA – NPI #1518193382
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.
DEREK BONTRAGER is a technologist located in FLAGSTAFF, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518193382 to DEREK BONTRAGER on June 06, 2009. 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
DEREK C. BONTRAGER
(more than 17 years ago)
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001-1634 Phone: (866) 974-2673 Fax: (866) 939-2673
1 Other location(s):
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-4845
Phone: (928) 773-2280
Fax: (928) 773-2281
PHOENIX, AZ 85023-1266 Phone: (623) 241-8741 Fax: (623) 544-5531
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 246ZC0007X - Specialist/Technologist, Other / Surgical Assistant (Primary) |
AZ | 114919 |
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.