Grand Rapids
NPPES registry listings, primary taxonomy, retrieved 2026-10-27
151- Orthopaedic Surgery
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Vendor qualification for Midwest surgery centers
Orthopedic surgery centers typically require a new supplier to pass through a materials review before scheduling any product for use, regardless of region. That review tends to focus on whether documentation is complete and lot-specific rather than on marketing claims.
Precision Biologics supplies the certificate of analysis, donor eligibility summary, and lot release record for each lot, along with a description of recovery and processing timelines, to any verified account that requests it.
NPI verification and account access
A Grand Rapids practice opens an account by confirming its NPI number and the role of the person placing orders. Pricing and product specification sheets are withheld until that verification step is complete, which is standard across all Precision Biologics accounts rather than specific to any region.
Cold-chain shipping to West Michigan
Cryopreserved Wharton's jelly products are stored at -80 degrees C and ship overnight on dry ice in validated containers; transit time to Grand Rapids does not change the storage or handling requirements once the shipment leaves the supplier. Lyophilized formats, including Bio DPM, ship and store at ambient temperature and do not require the same receiving urgency.
Lot numbers should be logged at the patient-record level on receipt, consistent with how the supplier tracks the same lot internally.
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 ship cryopreserved products to Grand Rapids, MI?+
Yes. Cryopreserved Wharton's jelly products ship overnight on dry ice in validated containers regardless of destination, and arrive ready for a practice to receive and log on the scheduled delivery day.
What should a Grand Rapids surgery center ask for before approving a new biologics vendor?+
Request the certificate of analysis, donor eligibility summary, and lot release record for the lot under consideration, and route that documentation through your materials review process.
Is pricing available before setting up an account?+
No. Pricing and specification sheets are released only to NPI-verified accounts.