BENJAMIN W. DARBRO M.D. – NPI #1669671814
Medical Genetics

A board certified subspecialty, the molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration, and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Medical Genetics

BENJAMIN DARBRO is a medical geneticist located in IOWA CITY, IA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669671814 to BENJAMIN DARBRO on July 17, 2007. 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 207SM0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Medical Genetics, specializing in Molecular Genetic Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Jun 22, 2011. 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 DARBRO below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN W. DARBRO

NPI Number
1669671814
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN W. DARBRO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242-1009
Phone: (319) 356-3877 Fax: (319) 353-6704
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207SM0001X
- Medical Genetics / Molecular Genetic Pathology (Primary)		 IA 39481
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology		 IA R8128
207SC0300X
- Medical Genetics / Clinical Cytogenetics		 IA 39481

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 IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2007
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 DARBRO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MERCYONE CLINTON MEDICAL CENTER
      1410 NORTH 4TH STREET
      CLINTON, IA 52732
    • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINICS
      200 HAWKINS DRIVE
      IOWA CITY, IA 52242

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