BENJAMIN P. SMITH M.D. – NPI #1104234970
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

BENJAMIN SMITH is a physician located in FORT WRIGHT, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1104234970 to BENJAMIN SMITH on July 24, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Sep 22, 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 SMITH below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN P. SMITH

NPI Number
1104234970
Enumeration Date

(about 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN P. SMITH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1955 DIXIE HWY STE N
FORT WRIGHT, KY 41011-2792
Phone: (859) 341-6255 Fax: (859) 547-1197
1 Other location(s):
31700 Van Dyke Ave
Warren, MI 48093-7949
Phone: (586) 276-8200
Mailing address
2139 AUBURN AVENUE
ATTN: PAYOR ENROLLMENT 4-7
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Phone: (513) 351-9900 Fax: (513) 366-4491
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 22, 2023

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 KY 58517

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BENJAMIN SMITH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION RIVER DISTRICT HOSPITAL
      4100 RIVER RD
      EAST CHINA, MI 48054
    • ASCENSION ST JOHN HOSPITAL
      22101 MOROSS RD
      DETROIT, MI 48236
    • MCLAREN PORT HURON
      1221 PINE GROVE AVE
      PORT HURON, MI 48060
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ASCENSION AT HOME WARREN
      28120 DEQUINDRE RD
      WARREN, MI 48092

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