| Organization Name: | SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF SHREVEPORT, LLC |
| NPI Number: | 1588731665 |
| Entity Type Code: | Organizational (2) |
| Authorized Official Name: | GEORGE ROBERT MERRIMAN (OWNER) |
| Mailing Address: | 949 Olive St Shreveport |
| State: | LA US |
| Postal Code: | 711042103 |
| Phone Number: | 3182223132 |
| Fax Number: | 3182223865 |
| NPI Enumeration Date: | 11/30/2006 |
| NPI Last Update Date: | 10/25/2007 |
| Replacement NPI: | 0 |
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Taxonomy Information: | |
| Healthcare Provider Taxonomy: | 208600000X |
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| Healthcare Provider Taxonomy: (Secondary) | Y |
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| Taxonomy Type: | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Taxonomy Classification: | Surgery |
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| Taxonomy 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. |