ALEXANDER B. BENSON M.D. – NPI #1700895844
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

ALEXANDER BENSON is a physician located in LAKEWOOD, CO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1700895844 to ALEXANDER BENSON on August 07, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 8 years ago on Mar 05, 2018. 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 ALEXANDER BENSON below.

NPI Profile for
ALEXANDER B. BENSON

NPI Number
1700895844
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALEXANDER B. BENSON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
274 UNION BLVD STE 110
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1836
Phone: (303) 951-0600 Fax: (303) 951-0605
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ALEXANDER BENSON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCO07185031
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)		 CO 45691

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
OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2004
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
ALEXANDER BENSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTURA HEALTH-AVISTA ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
      100 HEALTH PARK DR
      LOUISVILLE, CO 80027
    • CENTURA HEALTH-ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL
      11600 W 2ND PL
      LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
    • CENTURA HEALTH-ST ANTHONY NORTH HEALTH CAMPUS
      14300 ORCHARD PKWY
      WESTMINSTER, CO 80023
    • PARKER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
      9395 CROWN CREST BLVD
      PARKER, CO 80138

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