BEN A. GARDNER M.D. – NPI #1316054133
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

BEN GARDNER is a physician located in COLUMBIA, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316054133 to BEN GARDNER on August 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 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Mar 08, 2016. 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 BEN GARDNER below.

NPI Profile for
BEN A. GARDNER

NPI Number
1316054133
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BEN A. GARDNER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
854 W JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD
SUITE 403
COLUMBIA, TN 38401-4659
Phone: (931) 380-0075 Fax: (931) 388-7502
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BEN GARDNER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSTNTN3154189
MEDICAIDTN3710089
MEDICAIDTN3024573
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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TN 17712
207RH0002X
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine		 TN 17712

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
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1980
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
BEN GARDNER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER
      1080 NORTH ELLINGTON PARKWAY
      LEWISBURG, TN 37091
    • MAURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      1224 TROTWOOD AVE
      COLUMBIA, TN 38401
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CARE
      537 STONECREST PARKWAY SUITE 109
      SMYRNA, TN 37167
    • NHC HOMECARE OF COLUMBIA
      915 S JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD
      COLUMBIA, TN 38401
  • HOSPICE
    • HOSPICE COMPASSUS - THE HIGHLAND RIM
      1805 N JACKSON STREET, SUITE 11 & 12
      TULLAHOMA, TN 37388

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