BEN J. BIRDWELL M.D. – NPI #1366496655
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.
BEN BIRDWELL is a physician located in HERMITAGE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1366496655 to BEN BIRDWELL on May 20, 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 16 years ago on Feb 16, 2010. 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 BIRDWELL below.
NPI Profile for
BEN J. BIRDWELL
(more than 20 years ago)
SUITE 630
HERMITAGE, TN 37076-2094 Phone: (615) 391-3971 Fax: (615) 369-2032
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine (Primary) |
TN | 4334 |
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