BENJAMIN CATOE DO – NPI #1528625712
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

BENJAMIN CATOE is an orthopaedic surgeon located in MURRELLS INLET, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1528625712 to BENJAMIN CATOE on May 22, 2019. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name BENJAMIN JAMES CATOE. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 18, 2025. 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 CATOE below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN CATOE

NPI Number
1528625712
Enumeration Date

(more than 7 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN CATOE
Other Name: BENJAMIN JAMES CATOE
Credentials
DO
Primary location
3545 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 200
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576-5113
Phone: (843) 353-3460 Fax: (843) 353-3461
1 Other location(s):
4401 River Chase Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
Phone: (334) 732-3000
Mailing address
210 VILLAGE CENTER BLVD STE 140
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579-6706
Phone: (843) 353-3460 Fax: (843) 353-3461
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 18, 2025

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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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
SC 91353

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
EDWARD VIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE - CAROLINAS CAMPUS - Graduated 2019
Accepts Medicare
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Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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