James Arun Alex, MBBS,CSFA

NPISignal checked this NPI against federal exclusion sources. Results below are based on the NPI number itself — an identifier match, not a name match.

• Physician Assistant

  Surgical

  Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

  Primary

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  Taxonomy code 363AS0400X

• Specialist/Technologist, Other

  Surgical Assistant

  Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers

  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.

  Taxonomy code 246ZC0007X

• Specialist/Technologist, Other

  Orthopedic Assistant

  Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers

  An Orthopaedic Assistant is a person who has been trained to work as a physician extender in both clinical and surgical environments. An Orthopaedic Assistant assists with aspects of patient care as determined by the supervising surgeon including, but not limited to, obtaining patient history, assisting with examinations, injections, recording of office notes, and application/adjustment/removal of splints, casts, and other immobilization devices. Acting as a surgical first assistant for orthopaedic surgery cases includes providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, positioning of the patient, suturing and closure of body planes and skin, application of wound dressings or immobilization devices, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. An Orthopaedic Assistant may be licensed, registered, or certified depending on the state in which the individual practices.

  Taxonomy code 246ZX2200X