MELODY A. BENSON M.D. – NPI #1811080237
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.
MELODY BENSON is a psychiatry & neurologist located in LEWES, DE. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1811080237 to MELODY BENSON on September 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 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
MELODY A. BENSON
(more than 19 years ago)
LEWES, DE 19958-1624 Phone: (302) 381-8460 Fax: (302) 212-2472
1 Other location(s):
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-1241
Phone: (302) 381-8460
Fax: (302) 212-2472
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-3150 Phone: (302) 381-5046 Fax: (302) 212-2472
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | DE | 0000327801 |
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 2084P0800X - Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry (Primary) |
DE | C1-0003717 |
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