Duluth
NPPES registry listings, primary taxonomy, retrieved 2026-10-27
40- Orthopaedic Surgery
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Vendor Qualification for Orthopedic Groups
Orthopedic practices and ambulatory surgery centers typically route a new tissue or biologics supplier through an internal review before any product reaches a shelf. That review generally covers supplier documentation, licensure status, and how the supplier handles lot tracking and recalls.
Precision Biologics supports this review by providing registration and licensure documentation, certificate of analysis samples, and donor eligibility summaries on request, so the reviewing committee can evaluate the supplier against its own purchasing criteria.
NPI-Verified Accounts
Every account is tied to a National Provider Identifier. During setup, Precision Biologics confirms the NPI against the NPPES registry and matches it to a licensed professional or practice before an order is placed.
This step is part of how Precision Biologics limits distribution to licensed clinics and physicians rather than selling to the public.
Cold-Chain Delivery to the Upper Midwest
Cryopreserved Wharton's jelly products are stored at -80 degrees Celsius and shipped overnight on dry ice in validated containers. Lyophilized formats ship without cryogenic handling and are used according to the insert supplied with the lot.
Orthopedic surgery centers scheduling a case around a shipment should confirm receiving hours and cold-chain handling with their account representative before the order ships.
Documentation and State Verification
Before stocking a product, an orthopedic group can request the certificate of analysis, donor eligibility summary, and lot release record for the specific lot it intends to purchase. Precision Biologics also offers peer-to-peer calls focused on documentation, not clinical use.
Licensure and medical-director questions should be verified directly with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and the practice's own counsel. These products are not FDA approved or licensed for any disease or condition. Information here is for licensed healthcare professionals and is not medical or legal advice.
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
Does Precision Biologics have a sales office in Duluth?+
No. Precision Biologics is a distributor that serves licensed accounts across the Midwest and ships product by courier; it does not operate a local office or sales team in Duluth.
What should a Duluth orthopedic group request before approving a new biologics line?+
Ask for the certificate of analysis, donor eligibility summary, and lot release record for the specific lot being purchased, along with registration and licensure documentation for the supplier.
How is account eligibility confirmed?+
Precision Biologics verifies a practice's NPI number against the NPPES registry during account setup and limits orders to licensed clinics and physicians.