BENSON KWEE D.O. – NPI #1861811762
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

BENSON KWEE is a physician located in ALHAMBRA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861811762 to BENSON KWEE on April 08, 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 Apr 09, 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 BENSON KWEE below.

NPI Profile for
BENSON KWEE

NPI Number
1861811762
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENSON KWEE
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
1668 S GARFIELD AVE FL 2
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801-5400
Phone: (626) 943-6476 Fax: (626) 900-9558
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 09, 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)		 CA 20A15662

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

Education
LAKE ERIE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, ERIE - Graduated 2014
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
BENSON KWEE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      100 S RAYMOND AVE
      ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
    • GARFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
      525 N GARFIELD AVE
      MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
    • MONTEREY PARK HOSPITAL
      900 S ATLANTIC BLVD
      MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
    • SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      438 W LAS TUNAS DRIVE
      SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776

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