BENJAMIN CHIA M.D. – NPI #1639465024
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

BENJAMIN CHIA is an orthopaedic surgeon located in EDMONDS, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1639465024 to BENJAMIN CHIA on June 23, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0106X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Mar 22, 2019. 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 CHIA below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN CHIA

NPI Number
1639465024
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN CHIA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
21401 72ND AVE W
EDMONDS, WA 98026-7702
Phone: (425) 412-1874 Fax: (425) 304-1103
2 Other location(s):
22 S Greene St
S11B
Baltimore, MD 21201-1544
Phone: (410) 328-8915
3927 Rucker Ave
Everett, WA 98201-4833
Phone: (425) 339-5422
Fax: (425) 339-5444
Mailing address
PO BOX 5127
EVERETT, WA 98206-5127
Phone: (425) 412-1874 Fax: (425) 304-1103
Sole Proprietor
No
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
207XS0106X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery (Primary)		 WA MD60663349
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY 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 CHIA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SWEDISH EDMONDS HOSPITAL
      21601 76TH AVENUE WEST
      EDMONDS, WA 98026

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