BENJAMIN KRETZMANN M.D. – NPI #1881824399
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

BENJAMIN KRETZMANN is a physician located in LOS ANGELES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881824399 to BENJAMIN KRETZMANN on July 17, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Feb 28, 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 KRETZMANN below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN KRETZMANN

NPI Number
1881824399
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN KRETZMANN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
8700 BEVERLY BLVD RM 5512
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Phone: (310) 423-5161 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
8640 W 3rd St Ste 300
Los Angeles, CA 90048-3386
Phone: (310) 659-7878
Mailing address
8640 W 3RD ST STE 300
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048-3386
Phone: (310) 659-7878 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 28, 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
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)		 CA A116280

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 FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2009
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
BENJAMIN KRETZMANN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
      8700 BEVERLY BLVD
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90048

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