Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc.
Physician Assistant in South Lake Tahoe, California
NPI 1902131287
Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc. is a Physician Assistant based in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc. practices in South Lake Tahoe, CA. The NPI Number for Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc. is 1902131287 and holds a License No. (California).
The current practice location address for Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc. is 2170B South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA and can be reached out via phone at 530-543-5554 and via fax at 530-541-3016.
Location: 2170B South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150-7026
Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1902131287
Provider Name
Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc.
Credential
Provider Entity Type
Organization
Address
2170B South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150-7026
Phone Number
530-543-5554
Fax Number
530-541-3016
Provider Enumeration Date
10/05/2009
Last Update Date
03/12/2024
Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
2170B South Ave
City
State
Zip
96150-7026
Phone Number
530-543-5554
Fax Number
530-541-3016
Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
2170B South Ave
City
State
Zip
96150-7026
Phone Number
530-543-5554
Fax Number
530-541-3016
Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
(California)
Definition
An orthopedic 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 orthopedic 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 orthopedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
Hand Surgery
Taxonomy
License No.
(California)
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 3
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
Sports Medicine
Taxonomy
License No.
(California)
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 4
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
(California)
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.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 5
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Speciality
Sports Medicine
Taxonomy
License No.
(California)
Definition
A physician who specializes in Sports Medicine is responsible for continuous care related to the enhancement of health and fitness as well as the prevention of injury and illness. The specialist possesses knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury from many areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation and injuries. It is the goal of a Sports Medicine specialist to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 6
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
(California)
Definition
An occupational therapist is a person who has graduated from an entry-level occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations, or approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), or an equivalent international occupational therapy education program; has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the occupational therapy program; has passed a nationally recognized entry-level examination for occupational therapists, and fulfills state requirements for licensure, certification, or registration. An occupational therapist provides interventions based on evaluation and which emphasize the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (i.e., occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of facilitating participation in roles and situations and in home, school, workplace, community and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and are provided to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapists address the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of occupational performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 7
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification
Physician Assistant
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
(California)
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
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