BENJAMIN R. AHRENS DO – NPI #1295152296
Family Medicine

A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

BENJAMIN AHRENS is a physician located in EDINA, MN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295152296 to BENJAMIN AHRENS on March 27, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name BEN ROSS AHRENS. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QS0010X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 26, 2024. 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 AHRENS below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN R. AHRENS

NPI Number
1295152296
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN R. AHRENS
Other Name: BEN ROSS AHRENS
Credentials
DO
Primary location
8100 W 78TH ST STE 230
EDINA, MN 55439-2570
Phone: (952) 946-9777 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
697 Thomas Ln
Columbus, OH 43214-3931
Phone: (614) 566-5414
Fax: (614) 533-0433
4343 All Seasons Dr Ste 100
Hilliard, OH 43026-1961
Phone: (614) 544-1155
Fax: (614) 544-1156
Mailing address
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407-1321
Phone: (612) 262-9000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 26, 2024

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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
207QS0010X
- Family Medicine / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 OH 34.012146

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
8100 W 78TH ST STE 230,
EDINA, MN 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
4343 ALL SEASONS DR,
HILLIARD, OH 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
DES MOINES UNIVERSITY OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES - 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
BENJAMIN AHRENS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DOCTORS HOSPITAL
      5100 WEST BROAD STREET
      COLUMBUS, OH 43228
    • RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL
      3535 OLENTANGY RIVER RD
      COLUMBUS, OH 43214

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