FERNANDO J. GARZA RSA – NPI #1881721488
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.
FERNANDO GARZA is a technologist located in SCHERERVILLE, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881721488 to FERNANDO GARZA on February 28, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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
FERNANDO J. GARZA
(more than 19 years ago)
#127
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375 Phone: (630) 291-8614 Fax: (630) 216-1105
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477-3933 Phone: (630) 750-0792 Fax:
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Identifiers for FERNANDO GARZA
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | REGISTERED SURGICAL ASST. | IL | 238.000017 |
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) |
IL | 238.000017 |
| 246ZS0410X - Specialist/Technologist, Other / Surgical Technologist |
IL | 238.000017 |
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.