BENJAMIN BUTLER MD – NPI #1245624279
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

BENJAMIN BUTLER is a physician located in ATHENS, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245624279 to BENJAMIN BUTLER on March 27, 2015. 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 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Aug 08, 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 BUTLER below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN BUTLER

NPI Number
1245624279
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN BUTLER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3320 OLD JEFFERSON RD STE 200A
ATHENS, GA 30607-1478
Phone: (706) 549-5560 Fax: (706) 543-2593
1 Other location(s):
2055 E South Blvd Ste 202
Montgomery, AL 36116
Phone: (334) 284-5211
Fax: (334) 284-5216
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 08, 2022

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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
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)		 GA 92980
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 AL MD.36493

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
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2015
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 BUTLER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1199 PRINCE AVENUE
      ATHENS, GA 30606
    • ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
      1230 BAXTER STREET
      ATHENS, GA 30606

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