BENJAMIN PHILOSOPHE M.D. – NPI #1578585683
Transplant Surgery
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery.
BENJAMIN PHILOSOPHE is a transplant surgeon located in BALTIMORE, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578585683 to BENJAMIN PHILOSOPHE on July 25, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 204F00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Transplant Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Jan 29, 2013. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BENJAMIN PHILOSOPHE below.
NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN PHILOSOPHE
(about 20 years ago)
BALTIMORE, MD 21287-0005 Phone: (410) 614-2989 Fax:
BALTIMORE, MD 21264-4563 Phone: (410) 614-2989 Fax:
Identifiers for BENJAMIN PHILOSOPHE
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE SHIELD | MD | 54827302 |
| OTHER | CAREFIRST REGIONAL | MD | 0006 |
| OTHER | GEISINGER | MD | 65481 |
| OTHER | KAISER | MD | 214338 |
| OTHER | MDIPA | MD | 262397 |
| OTHER | UNITED HLTHCARE | MD | 1700812 |
| OTHER | UNITED HLTHCARE NATIONAL | MD | 1853058 |
| MEDICAID | DE | 0000870601 | |
| MEDICAID | MD | 413010300 | |
| MEDICAID | NJ | 8798800 | |
| MEDICAID | PA | 1783285/01 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 204F00000X - Transplant Surgery (Primary) |
MD | D53061 |
| 208600000X - Surgery |
MA | D53061 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
BENJAMIN PHILOSOPHE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, THE600 NORTH WOLFE STREET
BALTIMORE, MD 21287 - SUBURBAN HOSPITAL8600 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
- JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, THE600 NORTH WOLFE STREET
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