BENJAMIN B. TIONGSON MD – NPI #1427048586
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

BENJAMIN TIONGSON is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427048586 to BENJAMIN TIONGSON on October 28, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2081P2900X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Pain Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Dec 08, 2022. 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 TIONGSON below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN B. TIONGSON

NPI Number
1427048586
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN B. TIONGSON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4543 POST OAK PLACE DRIVE
SUITE #189
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 665-6076 Fax: (713) 665-8866
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 08, 2022

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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
2081P2900X
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Pain Medicine (Primary)		 TX J9828

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

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 TIONGSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALTUS HOUSTON HOSPITAL, LP
      6011 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY SOOUTH
      HOUSTON, TX 77072
    • CHI ST LUKE'S PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTER
      4600 EAST SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY SOUTH
      PASADENA, TX 77505

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