THOMAS B. BENTON MD – NPI #1891766580
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.
THOMAS BENTON is a physician located in GAINESVILLE, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891766580 to THOMAS BENTON on January 30, 2006. 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.
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NPI Profile for
THOMAS B. BENTON
(more than 20 years ago)
GAINESVILLE, FL 32653-3332 Phone: (352) 376-4542 Fax: (352) 376-4959
ROCKLEDGE, FL 32955-4306 Phone: (352) 376-4542 Fax:
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Identifiers for THOMAS BENTON
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | MEDICARE HF | FL | OB157 |
| MEDICAID | FL | 048463600 |
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) |
FL | ME53353 |
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