BIRGER S. BENTSEN M.D. – NPI #1366517153
Psychiatry & Neurology
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
BIRGER BENTSEN is a psychiatry & neurologist located in WILMINGTON, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1366517153 to BIRGER BENTSEN on November 21, 2006. 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 2084P0800X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry
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NPI Profile for
BIRGER S. BENTSEN
(more than 19 years ago)
WILMINGTON, NC 28401-6631 Phone: (910) 815-0260 Fax: (910) 763-3311
RALEIGH, NC 27614-9660 Phone: (910) 524-7100 Fax:
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Identifiers for BIRGER BENTSEN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE CROSS NORTH CAROLINA | NC | 15073 |
| OTHER | GROUP NPI | NC | 1790860971 |
| OTHER | GROUP PIN | NC | 2326986 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE ID- TYPE UNSPECIFIED | NC | 2022918 |
| MEDICAID | NC | 8915073 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2084P0800X - Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry (Primary) |
NC | 28461 |
| 2084A0401X - Psychiatry & Neurology / Addiction Medicine |
NC | 28461 |
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.