MICHAEL BENSON MD – NPI #1538797659
Psychiatry & Neurology

Forensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric focus on interrelationships with civil, criminal and administrative law, evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system, incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals.

MICHAEL BENSON is a psychiatry & neurologist located in PROVO, UT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538797659 to MICHAEL BENSON on April 01, 2020. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084F0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Forensic Psychiatry

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 15, 2024. 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 MICHAEL BENSON below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL BENSON

NPI Number
1538797659
Enumeration Date

(more than 6 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL BENSON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1300 E CENTER ST
PROVO, UT 84606-3554
Phone: (801) 344-4400 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 270
PROVO, UT 84603-0270
Phone: (801) 344-4400 Fax: (801) 344-4215
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 15, 2024

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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
2084F0202X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Forensic Psychiatry (Primary)
UT 13845815-1205

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Additional Information

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  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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