MELINDA C. ERICKSON OTC – NPI #1467265934
Specialist/Technologist, Other
An Orthopaedic Assistant is a person who has been trained to work as a physician extender in both clinical and surgical environments. An Orthopaedic Assistant assists with aspects of patient care as determined by the supervising surgeon including, but not limited to, obtaining patient history, assisting with examinations, injections, recording of office notes, and application/adjustment/removal of splints, casts, and other immobilization devices. Acting as a surgical first assistant for orthopaedic surgery cases includes providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, positioning of the patient, suturing and closure of body planes and skin, application of wound dressings or immobilization devices, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. An Orthopaedic Assistant may be licensed, registered, or certified depending on the state in which the individual practices.
MELINDA ERICKSON is a technologist located in CUMMING, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1467265934 to MELINDA ERICKSON on January 29, 2025. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 246ZX2200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Specialist/Technologist, Other, specializing in Orthopedic Assistant
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NPI Profile for
MELINDA C. ERICKSON
(more than a year ago)
CUMMING, GA 30041-6290 Phone: (404) 325-8584 Fax:
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350-2909 Phone: (678) 325-8584 Fax:
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 246ZX2200X - Specialist/Technologist, Other / Orthopedic Assistant (Primary) |
GA |
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