RICHARD D. BENSON M.D. – NPI #1972506103
Internal Medicine
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
RICHARD BENSON is a physician located in BOONE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972506103 to RICHARD BENSON on May 23, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology
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NPI Profile for
RICHARD D. BENSON
(more than 21 years ago)
SUITE 101
BOONE, NC 28607-5089 Phone: (828) 263-8707 Fax: (828) 263-8710
Identifiers for RICHARD BENSON
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | SC | 124010 |
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207RN0300X - Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary) |
NC | 33941 |
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