NPI | Name | Type | Address |
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MS. CST, CFA Robin A Melroy |
Individual |
2231 Deer Ridge Dr Stone Mountain, GA |
|
Eastside Surgical Assistants Llc |
Organization |
925 Main St Suite 300-07 Stone Mountain, GA |
|
Kimberly Simms |
Individual |
5081 Conestoga Ct Stone Mountain, GA |
|
CSFA Erica Nannette Mcknight |
Individual |
6953 Stone Breeze Dr Stone Mountain, GA |
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 | 246ZC0007X |
Specialization | Surgical Assistant |
Display Name | Surgical Assistant |
Taxonomy Group | Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers |
Taxonomy Classification | Specialist/Technologist, Other |
Definition | 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. |
Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |
Modification Date | September 30, 2009 |