CHRISTOPHER B. BENTON M.D. – NPI #1255667655
Internal Medicine

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHRISTOPHER BENTON is a physician located in ENGLEWOOD, CO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1255667655 to CHRISTOPHER BENTON on October 20, 2009. 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 207RH0003X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Sep 06, 2023. 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 CHRISTOPHER BENTON below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER B. BENTON

NPI Number
1255667655
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER B. BENTON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
701 E HAMPDEN AVE STE 300
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113-2736
Phone: (303) 740-8200 Fax: (303) 740-5900
Mailing address
7951 E MAPLEWOOD AVE STE 350
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111-4758
Phone: (303) 930-7895 Fax: (303) 267-4477
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 06, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER BENTON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidCO9000175145
medicaidTX216824703 (MDACC)
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
207RH0003X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology (Primary)		 CO DR.0062478
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 TX BP10023108

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
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2005
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
CHRISTOPHER BENTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AURORA SOUTH HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
      1501 S POTOMAC ST
      AURORA, CO 80012
    • HCA-HEALTHONE DBA SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
      501 E HAMPDEN AVE
      ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
    • LITTLETON ADVENTIST HOSPITAL, CENTURA HEALTH
      7700 S BROADWAY
      LITTLETON, CO 80122

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