NPI Details
DR. Nicholas Edward Gerken, MD is an orthopaedic surgery in San Antonio, TX with 16 years of experience. The provider is 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. DR. Nicholas Edward Gerken, MD NPI is 1851688758. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.
The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.
The provider's business location address is:
1139 E SONTERRA BLVD STE 401
SAN ANTONIO, TX
ZIP 78258-987
Phone: (210) 874-3359
Fax: (210) 874-3369
The NPI 1851688758 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.
The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS:J3301)
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS:20610)
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS:73502)
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS:73564)
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (HCPCS:73560)
- New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS:73562)
- Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure (HCPCS:20985)
- Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (HCPCS:27447)
- Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes (HCPCS:99222)
- X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views (HCPCS:73552)
- New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
- Hip replacement (HCPCS:NAN09)
- Knee replacement (HCPCS:NAN06)
- Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair) (HCPCS:NAN17)
The enumeration date for this NPI number is 6/30/2011 and was last updated on 1/18/2022.
Taxonomy Codes
The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:
| No. |
Taxonomy Code |
Taxonomy Clasification |
Taxonomy Specialization |
License Number |
License State |
Primary |
| 1 | 207XS0114X | Orthopaedic Surgery | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery | R4046 | TEXAS | No |
| 2 | 207X00000X | Orthopaedic Surgery | | R4046 | TEXAS | Yes |
