BENJAMIN W. MEYER MD – NPI #1336569029
Pediatrics

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pediatrics

BENJAMIN MEYER is a physician located in DULUTH, MN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336569029 to BENJAMIN MEYER on April 21, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208000000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Oct 11, 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 BENJAMIN MEYER below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN W. MEYER

NPI Number
1336569029
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN W. MEYER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
400 E THIRD STREET
DULUTH, MN 55805-1951
Phone: (218) 786-8364 Fax:
Mailing address
400 EAST THIRD STREET
MCL2CRED
DULUTH, MN 55805-1951
Phone: (218) 786-8364 Fax:
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
208000000X
- Pediatrics (Primary)		 MN 63651

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 MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2014
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 MEYER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH
      502 EAST SECOND STREET
      DULUTH, MN 55805
    • ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA
      901 9TH STREET NORTH
      VIRGINIA, MN 55792
    • ST MARYS HOSPITAL SUPERIOR
      3500 TOWER AVE
      SUPERIOR, WI 54880

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