BENJAMIN E. PLOTKIN MD – NPI #1386844694
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

BENJAMIN PLOTKIN is a radiologist located in LOS ANGELES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386844694 to BENJAMIN PLOTKIN on July 24, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Oct 28, 2019. 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 PLOTKIN below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN E. PLOTKIN

NPI Number
1386844694
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN E. PLOTKIN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
757 WESTWOOD PLZ STE 1638
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
Phone: (310) 267-8796 Fax: (310) 267-2059
2 Other location(s):
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095-3075
Phone: (310) 301-6800
1245 16th St Ste 105
Santa Monica, CA 90404-1239
Phone: (310) 301-6800
Fax: (310) 794-9035
Mailing address
5767 W CENTURY BLVD
SUITE 400
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045-5631
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BENJAMIN PLOTKIN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA1386844694
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
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)
CA A101721

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, LM MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2006
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 PLOTKIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      1680 EAST 120TH STREET
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90059
    • RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
      757 WESTWOOD PLAZA
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
    • SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL
      1250 16TH STREET
      SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

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