BENJAMIN METZ D.O. – NPI #1114274149
Internal Medicine

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

BENJAMIN METZ is a physician located in PASADENA, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1114274149 to BENJAMIN METZ on August 09, 2012. 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 207RI0011X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. 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 BENJAMIN METZ below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN METZ

NPI Number
1114274149
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN METZ
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
5413 CRENSHAW RD STE 400
PASADENA, TX 77505
Phone: (713) 943-2800 Fax: (713) 943-2801
1 Other location(s):
6400 Fannin St Ste 2210B
Houston, TX 77030-1528
Phone: (713) 796-9696
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BENJAMIN METZ

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX364007001
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
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology (Primary)		 TX P3201
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 TX P3201

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
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HSC, COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MED - Graduated 2009
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
BENJAMIN METZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHI ST LUKE'S PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTER
      4600 EAST SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY SOUTH
      PASADENA, TX 77505
    • HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE SOUTHEAST
      4000 SPENCER HWY
      PASADENA, TX 77504
    • HOUSTON PHYSICIANS' HOSPITAL
      333 N TEXAS AVENUE
      WEBSTER, TX 77598
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
      HOUSTON, TX 77008
    • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON
      301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
      GALVESTON, TX 77555

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