JAMAL BENHAMIDA M.D. – NPI #1790051746
Pathology

A molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, disorders of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies, and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pathology

JAMAL BENHAMIDA is a pathologist located in NEW YORK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790051746 to JAMAL BENHAMIDA on March 23, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0007X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Molecular Genetic Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jul 30, 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 JAMAL BENHAMIDA below.

NPI Profile for
JAMAL BENHAMIDA

NPI Number
1790051746
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMAL BENHAMIDA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1275 YORK AVE # 801
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 639-8338 Fax: (212) 717-3515
Mailing address
Same as primary location
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
207ZP0007X
- Pathology / Molecular Genetic Pathology (Primary)		 NY 285134

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 CHICAGO, PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2012
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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