BENJAMIN J. BERNARD MD – NPI #1518580372
Otolaryngology

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

BENJAMIN BERNARD is an otolaryngologist located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518580372 to BENJAMIN BERNARD on May 27, 2020. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name BEN JONAH BERNARD. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Y00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jul 02, 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 BERNARD below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN J. BERNARD

NPI Number
1518580372
Enumeration Date

(more than 6 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN J. BERNARD
Other Name: BEN JONAH BERNARD
Credentials
MD
Primary location
200 W ARBOR DR # MC8895
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-1911
Phone: (858) 657-7000 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1809 National Ave
San Diego, CA 92113-2113
Phone: (619) 515-2300
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 02, 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
207Y00000X
- Otolaryngology (Primary)
CA PTL6068

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 MISSOURI, KANSAS CITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2021
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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