JOHN W BENTON MD PA – NPI #1891824553
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

JOHN W BENTON MD PA is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAINT PAUL, MN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891824553 to JOHN W BENTON MD PA on March 05, 2007. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

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NPI Profile for
JOHN W BENTON MD PA

NPI Number
1891824553
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
JOHN W BENTON MD PA
Primary location
1600 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST
SUITE 306
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104
Phone: (651) 379-2772 Fax: (651) 379-2774
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
JOHN BENTON
PRESIDENT
Phone: (651) 379-2772
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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 MN 18127

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.