KENNETH L. BENGTSON MD – NPI #1144205188
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pathology

KENNETH BENGTSON is a pathologist located in ORLANDO, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1144205188 to KENNETH BENGTSON on December 13, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Oct 18, 2007. 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 KENNETH BENGTSON below.

NPI Profile for
KENNETH L. BENGTSON

NPI Number
1144205188
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KENNETH L. BENGTSON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8150 CHANCELLOR DR
SUITE 110
ORLANDO, FL 32809-7691
Phone: (407) 587-4243 Fax: (407) 251-5053
Mailing address
7111 FAIRWAY DR
SUITE 400
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33418-4204
Phone: (561) 712-6265 Fax: (561) 712-7349
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
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary)		 FL ME0072874
207ZH0000X
- Pathology / Hematology		 FL ME72874

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 ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB) - Graduated 1988
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
KENNETH BENGTSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BETHESDA HOSPITAL INC
      2815 S SEACREST BLVD
      BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33435

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