BENJAMIN W. SHEFFER M.D. – NPI #1700176203
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.

BENJAMIN SHEFFER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SOUTHAVEN, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1700176203 to BENJAMIN SHEFFER on April 18, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XP3100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on May 01, 2018. 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 SHEFFER below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN W. SHEFFER

NPI Number
1700176203
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN W. SHEFFER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7545 AIRWAYS BLVD
SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671-5806
Phone: (901) 759-3100 Fax: (901) 759-3196
4 Other location(s):
1458 W Poplar Ave Ste 100
Collierville, TN 38017-0630
Phone: (901) 759-3100
8000 Centerview Pkwy Ste 500
Cordova, TN 38018-4254
Phone: (901) 759-3100
1400 S Germantown Rd
Germantown, TN 38138-2205
Phone: (901) 759-3100
1211 Union Ave Ste 500
Memphis, TN 38104-6656
Phone: (901) 759-3100
Mailing address
1400 S GERMANTOWN RD
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138-2205
Phone: (901) 759-3100 Fax: (901) 759-5416
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BENJAMIN SHEFFER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDAR218161001
MEDICAIDMS04451561
MEDICAIDTNQ025042
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
207XP3100X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
TN 54143

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
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
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 SHEFFER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • REGIONAL ONE HEALTH
      877 JEFFERSON AVENUE
      MEMPHIS, TN 38103

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