BENJAMIN N. HUNTER M.D. – NPI #1972952703
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Otolaryngology

BENJAMIN HUNTER is an otolaryngologist located in BEND, OR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972952703 to BENJAMIN HUNTER on June 13, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 25, 2024. 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 HUNTER below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN N. HUNTER

NPI Number
1972952703
Enumeration Date

(about 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN N. HUNTER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2450 NE MARY ROSE PL STE 120
BEND, OR 97701-7132
Phone: (541) 312-7056 Fax: (541) 385-4935
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 25, 2024

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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)		 OR MD219874

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 UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2016
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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 HUNTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PROVIDENCE REDWOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      3300 RENNER DRIVE
      FORTUNA, CA 95540
    • PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
      2700 DOLBEER ST
      EUREKA, CA 95501

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