NPI | Name | Type | Address |
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Scotland Regional Health Network |
Organization |
410 S Jones St Ste D Pembroke, NC |
Every health care provider, whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy, or individual specialist, must obtain their own NPI number. This identification number is unique and is assigned upon application. In tod...
Taxonomy Code | 208600000X |
Display Name | Surgery Physician |
Taxonomy Group | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
Taxonomy Classification | Surgery |
Definition | A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. |
Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |
Modification Date | September 30, 2009 |