An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| Specialty | Taxonomy Code | |
|---|---|---|
| * | Orthopaedic Surgery | 207X00000X |
| Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine | 207XS0117X |
* Indicates primary specialty
| NPI Number | 1134488331 |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Entity | Individual |
| Enumeration date | 05/08/2012 |
| Last updated | 05/18/2026 - About 3 weeks ago |
| Sole proprietor1 | No |
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| Hospital affiliation | n/a |
1 A sole proprietor/sole proprietorship is an individual, and as such, is eligible for a single NPI number. The sole proprietor must apply for the NPI number using his or her own Social Security Number (SSN), not an Employer Identification Number (EIN) even if he/she has an EIN.
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