Columbus
NPPES registry listings, primary taxonomy, retrieved 2026-10-27
61- Orthopaedic Surgery
- 61
What a 61-provider registry count does and doesn't tell a supplier
A registry figure like this one describes how many individually registered providers list Columbus as their practice location and orthopedic surgery as their primary taxonomy; it says nothing about how many of those providers are currently sourcing biologics from any distributor, including Precision Biologics.
Treat it as background for understanding the size of the orthopedic provider base in a city, not as a target list or a projection of orders.
A larger registry count also does not imply a larger number of accounts open with any particular vendor, since the figure describes provider registration, not vendor relationships.
Cold-chain logistics for shipments into the Southeast
Cryopreserved Wharton's jelly products are shipped overnight on dry ice in validated containers, so a surgery center or orthopedic practice in Columbus should have -80 degree Celsius storage ready to receive a shipment rather than arranging it after the fact.
Lot-level tracking continues after delivery: each lot carries its own identifier, and matching that identifier to a patient record at the point of use is how traceability from donor lot to clinical use is maintained on the clinic side.
Setting up an account and getting documentation
New accounts are verified with an NPI number before any pricing is shared, since Precision Biologics sells only to licensed professionals and clinics operating under physician supervision.
A verified account can request a certificate of analysis, donor eligibility summary, and lot release record for a specific lot, and can schedule a physician-level conversation limited to documentation rather than clinical guidance.
Confirming regulatory posture
Whether a specific product and intended use meets the requirements for minimal manipulation and homologous use under the applicable federal framework is a determination the practice and its own counsel need to make, not something a supplier can certify on a practice's behalf.
Columbus-area practices should route that review through the Georgia Composite Medical Board's requirements and their own legal counsel before finalizing any purchase or protocol decision.
That verification step is worth completing before a lot is ordered, not after it arrives, since it affects how the practice documents its own vendor file.
These products are not FDA approved or licensed for any disease or condition. Information is for licensed healthcare professionals and is not medical or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 61-provider figure a list we can request from Precision Biologics?+
No. It is a public NPPES registry count described on this page for context; Precision Biologics does not maintain or distribute provider contact lists.
How quickly do cryopreserved products need to go into storage after arrival in Columbus?+
Shipments arrive overnight on dry ice and should be transferred to -80 degree Celsius storage promptly on arrival; exact handling should follow the instructions included with each shipment.
Does an orthopedic surgery center need anything besides an NPI number to open an account?+
An NPI number is required for verification, and Precision Biologics may ask for basic practice details; no clinical justification or purchase history is required to start the review.