MICHAEL S. BENJAMIN M.D. – NPI #1619933132
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

MICHAEL BENJAMIN is a physician located in WEST HILLS, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1619933132 to MICHAEL BENJAMIN on April 24, 2006. 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. 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 Jan 24, 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 MICHAEL BENJAMIN below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL S. BENJAMIN

NPI Number
1619933132
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL S. BENJAMIN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7325 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 301
WEST HILLS, CA 91307-1928
Phone: (818) 570-2134 Fax: (818) 835-0485
2 Other location(s):
10630 Sepulveda Blvd # 202
Mission Hills, CA 91345-1938
Phone: (747) 999-5690
3605 Alamo St Ste 103
Simi Valley, CA 93063-2186
Phone: (805) 517-4804
Fax: (805) 517-4804
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 24, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL BENJAMIN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBLUE SHIELDCAZZZ47615Z
otherBLUE SHIELDCAZZZ27529Z
otherBLUE SHIELDCAZZZ31206Z
otherMEDICARE ID GROUPW11063A
otherMEDICARE ID GROUPW11063
medicaidCAGR0044501
medicaidCA00A864600
medicaidCAGR0044500
medicaidCAZZZ70294Z
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)		 CA A86460

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
TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1998
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
MICHAEL BENJAMIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      18300 ROSCOE BLVD
      NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325
    • PROVIDENCE HOLY CROSS MEDICAL CENTER
      15031 RINALDI ST
      MISSION HILLS, CA 91346
    • SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CARE SERVICES
      2975 N SYCAMORE DR
      SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065
    • WEST HILLS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
      7300 MEDICAL CENTER DR
      WEST HILLS, CA 91307

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