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THE NECK AND BACK INSTITUTE OF KENTUCKY
NPI 1073133054
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Louisville, KY

Active since April 20, 2020
1169 EASTERN PKWY STE 400, LOUISVILLE, KY 40217(502) 413-5777(502) 413-5766 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 3, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 3, 2021, Jun 24, 2020, Apr 20, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About The Neck And Back Institute Of Kentucky NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

THE NECK AND BACK INSTITUTE OF KENTUCKY (NPI 1073133054) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Louisville, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Louisville and lists Joseph L Laratta, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073133054
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207XS0117X
Legal Business NameJOSEPH LARATTA MD SPINE SURGEON, LLC
Location Address1169 EASTERN PKWY STE 400Louisville, KY 40217-1412
Mailing Address743 E Broadway # 171Louisville, KY 40202-1711
Phone(502) 413-5777
Fax(502) 413-5766
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoseph L LarattaOwner · (973) 979-1370
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 3, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 3, 2021
✔ NPI 1073133054 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0117X
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
1169 EASTERN PKWY STE 400, Louisville, KY 40217
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Other Names 3

Doing Business AsThe Neck And Back Institute Of Kentucky
Doing Business AsJoseph L. Laratta, Md
Doing Business AsThe Spine Institute Of Kentucky

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18442 Dixie HwyLouisville, KY 40258-1140 · Phone (502) 413-5777

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

The Neck And Back Institute Of Kentucky is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to The Neck And Back Institute Of Kentucky, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Joseph Laratta, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1346506052
1169 EASTERN PKWY STE 400
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 413-5777
✔ PECOSSame address
Jamal Shillingford
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1063855567
2 BON AIR RD STE 120
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-5300
✔ PECOS1,993 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joseph Laratta MD Spine Surgeon, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Laratta MD Spine Surgeon, LLC is 1073133054. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2020. The provider is doing business as The Neck And Back Institute Of Kentucky, Joseph L. Laratta, MD and The Spine Institute of Kentucky.

Where is Joseph Laratta MD Spine Surgeon, LLC located?

Joseph Laratta MD Spine Surgeon, LLC is located at 1169 Eastern Pkwy Ste 400, Louisville, KY 40217. The listed phone number is (502) 413-5777.

What is Joseph Laratta MD Spine Surgeon, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Is Joseph Laratta MD Spine Surgeon, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Laratta MD Spine Surgeon, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Joseph Laratta MD Spine Surgeon, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Orthopedic Surgery, reassign their Medicare billing to Joseph Laratta MD Spine Surgeon, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Laratta MD Spine Surgeon, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Joseph Laratta MD Spine Surgeon, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Laratta MD Spine Surgeon, LLC was last updated on February 3, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.