BENJAMIN J. CUNNINGHAM MD – NPI #1568452084
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 CUNNINGHAM is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PLANO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568452084 to BENJAMIN CUNNINGHAM on October 26, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 previously updated about 5 years ago on May 05, 2021. 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 CUNNINGHAM below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN J. CUNNINGHAM

NPI Number
1568452084
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN J. CUNNINGHAM
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1600 COIT RD STE 104
PLANO, TX 75075-6171
Phone: (877) 314-8990 Fax: (866) 741-2685
1 Other location(s):
600 N Grant Ave
Suite 200
Odessa, TX 79761-4503
Phone: (432) 331-1234
Fax: (432) 331-1265
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 05, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for BENJAMIN CUNNINGHAM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX178955401
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)
TX L3618

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 CHICAGO, PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1995
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

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