BENJAMIN D. SPIRN MD – NPI #1417941592
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

BENJAMIN SPIRN is an ophthalmologist located in EDISON, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417941592 to BENJAMIN SPIRN on September 06, 2005. 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 207WX0107X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Apr 17, 2017. 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 SPIRN below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN D. SPIRN

NPI Number
1417941592
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN D. SPIRN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1656 OAK TREE RD
SUITE 3
EDISON, NJ 08820-2805
Phone: (732) 549-8080 Fax: (732) 549-0528
Mailing address
430 W 24TH ST
APT 3F
NEW YORK, NY 10011-1334
Phone: (212) 645-4185 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BENJAMIN SPIRN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDNJ0073393
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
207WX0107X
- Ophthalmology / Retina Specialist (Primary)		 NJ 25MA07876000
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology		 NJ 25MA07876000

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
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI - Graduated 2000
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 SPIRN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JFK MEDICAL CENTER
      65 JAMES STREET
      EDISON, NJ 08820

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