HASSAN K. BENCHEQROUN M.D. – NPI #1174786594
Internal Medicine

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

HASSAN BENCHEQROUN is a physician located in PALM SPRINGS, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174786594 to HASSAN BENCHEQROUN on July 07, 2008. 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 207RC0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Feb 08, 2020. 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 HASSAN BENCHEQROUN below.

NPI Profile for
HASSAN K. BENCHEQROUN

NPI Number
1174786594
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
HASSAN K. BENCHEQROUN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
555 E TACHEVAH DR STE 1W104
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262-5772
Phone: (760) 618-1353 Fax: (760) 259-2001
1 Other location(s):
1011 Camino Del Rio S Ste 435
San Diego, CA 92108-3531
Phone: (760) 618-1353
Fax: (760) 259-2001
Mailing address
900 E PALM CANYON DR UNIT 203
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264-2524
Phone: (760) 459-5009 Fax: (760) 259-2001
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 08, 2020

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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
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine (Primary)		 CA A112435
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease		 CA A112435

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
HASSAN BENCHEQROUN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      6655 ALVARADO ROAD
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
    • DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1150 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
      PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
    • INTEGRIS BASS BAPTIST HEALTH CENTER
      600 SOUTH MONROE
      ENID, OK 73701
    • SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
      4077 5TH AVE
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

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