SMOOTH SURGICAL STAFFING ASSOCIATES – NPI #1649796558
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.
SMOOTH SURGICAL STAFFING ASSOCIATES is a technologist located in WEBSTER, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1649796558 to SMOOTH SURGICAL STAFFING ASSOCIATES on August 22, 2017. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. 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
SMOOTH SURGICAL STAFFING ASSOCIATES
(about 9 years ago)
1507
WEBSTER, TX 77598 Phone: (832) 330-1508 Fax:
HOUSTON, TX 77225-0603 Phone: Fax:
CEO
Phone: (832) 330-1508
Identifiers for SMOOTH SURGICAL STAFFING ASSOCIATES
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | INDIVIDUAL NPI | TX | 1699133595 |
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) |
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