BENJAMIN ABNEY MD – NPI #1366933186
Anesthesiology
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
BENJAMIN ABNEY is an anesthesiologist located in OCEANSIDE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1366933186 to BENJAMIN ABNEY on May 29, 2018. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207L00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on May 12, 2023. 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 ABNEY below.
NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN ABNEY
(more than 8 years ago)
OCEANSIDE, CA 92055 Phone: (760) 725-1577 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
Orange, CA 92868-3201
Phone: (714) 456-7890
500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: (717) 531-0000
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672-2327 Phone: (609) 321-3503 Fax:
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Identifiers for BENJAMIN ABNEY
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
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| other | NONE | NONE |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207L00000X - Anesthesiology (Primary) |
PA | MD477895 |
| 207LC0200X - Anesthesiology / Critical Care Medicine |
PA | MD477895 |
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.
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200 MERCY CIRCLE,
OCEANSIDE, CA 77025-1669
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
BENJAMIN ABNEY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
- MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
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