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Tallgrass General, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery

Vascular Surgery Physician in Topeka, KS · enumerated 2006 · authorized official Paula Vanderwiede, Office Manager.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1699722900

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)

Legal business name Tallgrass General, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery

Practice address 6001 Sw 6th Ave, Suite 220, Topeka, KS, 66615

Phone (785) 232-0444

Fax (785) 232-1562

Enumeration date May 30, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Apr 7, 2008

Taxonomy & classification

2086S0129X Vascular Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Primary

Authorized official

Name Paula Vanderwiede

Title Office Manager

Phone (785) 232-0444

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
CN9836	Other	KS	RAILROAD MEDICARE

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Tallgrass General, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery?

The NPI for Tallgrass General, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery is 1699722900, a Type 2 (organization) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Who is the authorized official for Tallgrass General, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery?

NPPES lists Paula Vanderwiede (Office Manager) as the authorized official for this organization.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-04-07.