BENSON A. BABU M.D. – NPI #1508015082
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.
BENSON BABU is a physician located in FORT MYERS, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1508015082 to BENSON BABU on September 09, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 last updated on May 13, 2025. 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 BABU below.
NPI Profile for
BENSON A. BABU
(about 18 years ago)
FORT MYERS, FL 33912-1617 Phone: (239) 210-0132 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
APT STE 28B
New York, NY 10016-3700
Phone: (646) 493-4070
Fax: (646) 896-1085
Rochester, NY 14621-3011
Phone: (585) 922-5067
Fax: (585) 922-2908
APT STE 28B
NEW YORK, NY 10016-3700 Phone: (646) 493-4070 Fax: (646) 896-1085
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Identifiers for BENSON BABU
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | OH | 3006259 |
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) |
PA | MD442212 |
| 208M00000X - Hospitalist |
NY | 248955 |
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.
Health Information Exchange (HEI)
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- Endpoint
- [email protected]
- Endpoint type
- Direct Messaging Address
- Endpoint Description
- Content Type
- Affiliation
- N
- Endpoint Location
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1425 PORTLAND AVE,
ROCHESTER, NY 77025-1669
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
BENSON BABU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF SUFFERN255 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
SUFFERN, NY 10901
- GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF SUFFERN255 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
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