BENJAMIN S. SCHARFSTEIN M.D. – NPI #1497850515
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

BENJAMIN SCHARFSTEIN is a surgeon located in BRISTOL, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497850515 to BENJAMIN SCHARFSTEIN on September 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 19, 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 BENJAMIN SCHARFSTEIN below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN S. SCHARFSTEIN

NPI Number
1497850515
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN S. SCHARFSTEIN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1 MEDICAL PARK BLVD STE 250W
BRISTOL, TN 37620-7431
Phone: (423) 844-6620 Fax: (423) 844-6626
2 Other location(s):
1 Medical Park Blvd
Bristol, TN 37620-7430
Phone: (423) 844-1121
594 Radio Hill Rd
Marion, VA 24354-4224
Phone: (423) 844-6620
Mailing address
1021 W OAKLAND AVE STE 310
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604-2192
Phone: (423) 302-6565 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 19, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for BENJAMIN SCHARFSTEIN

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNATN7032445
otherBCBS OF TENNESSEETN4059514
otherBLACK LUNG GROUPTN022276800
otherCHAMPUS GROUPTNF03906748
otherINDIV ANTHEM/GROUP#093410TN266804
otherJOHN DEERE NOW UNITED HCTNTN0107
otherMCRAILROAD/GROUP#CA8128TNP00007322
otherUMWA GROUPTN0636398
medicaidTN3882258
medicaidVA7314019
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 TN 34037

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

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 SCHARFSTEIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVE
      ABINGDON, VA 24211
    • WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      ONE MEDICAL PARK BLVD
      BRISTOL, TN 37620

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