Mr. Melvin Dean Karges, MD - Joplin, MO

Mr. Melvin Dean Karges, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Joplin, Missouri

NPI 1538198452

Melvin Dean Karges is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician based in Joplin, MO. Melvin Dean Karges practices in Joplin, MO and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for Melvin Dean Karges is 1538198452 and holds a License No. R2H11 (Missouri).

The current practice location address for Melvin Dean Karges is 702 E 34Th St, Joplin, MO and can be reached out via phone at 417-782-1700 and via fax at 417-782-1747.

Location: 702 E 34Th St, Joplin, MO, 64804

NPI Number

1538198452

Provider Name

Melvin Dean Karges

Credential

Provider Entity Type

Individual

Gender

Male

Address

702 E 34Th St, Joplin, MO, 64804

Phone Number

417-782-1700

Fax Number

417-782-1747

Provider Enumeration Date

07/02/2006

Last Update Date

03/08/2024

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
195869	01	MO	BC BLUE SHIELD
202153938	05	MO
100274270A	05	KS

Address

702 E 34Th St

City

Joplin

State

Missouri

Zip

64804

Phone Number

417-782-1700

Fax Number

417-782-1747

Address

702 E 34Th St

City

Joplin

State

Missouri

Zip

64804

Phone Number

417-782-1700

Fax Number

417-782-1747

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Speciality

Taxonomy

208100000X

License No.

R2H11 (Missouri)

Definition

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.

Use the following badge on your website to showcase your NPI number and verified status. In a field with over 8 million healthcare providers in the United States, it is important to establish your identity clearly. Displaying this badge signifies that your information is both accurate and up-to-date.