BENJAMIN D. PRENTISS M.D. – NPI #1346338274
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

BENJAMIN PRENTISS is a physician located in WORCESTER, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1346338274 to BENJAMIN PRENTISS on October 10, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 PRENTISS below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN D. PRENTISS

NPI Number
1346338274
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN D. PRENTISS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
55 LAKE AVE NORTH
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Phone: (508) 334-1000 Fax:
Mailing address
55 LAKE AVE N
UMASS MEDICAL SCHOOL DEPT OF CARDIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655-0002
Phone: (508) 334-1000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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)		 MA 230394

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 MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2004
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 PRENTISS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ATHOL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      2033 MAIN STREET
      ATHOL, MA 01331
    • BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
      330 BROOKLINE AVENUE
      BOSTON, MA 02215
    • HEYWOOD HOSPITAL -
      242 GREEN STREET
      GARDNER, MA 01440
    • ST VINCENT HOSPITAL
      123 SUMMER STREET
      WORCESTER, MA 01608
    • UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER/UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
      55 LAKE AVENUE NORTH
      WORCESTER, MA 01655

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