JOEL BENOWITZ MD – NPI #1598776197
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.
JOEL BENOWITZ is a surgeon located in ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598776197 to JOEL BENOWITZ on August 10, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 previously updated about 9 years ago on Dec 19, 2016. 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 JOEL BENOWITZ below.
NPI Profile for
JOEL BENOWITZ
(about 20 years ago)
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570-1000 Phone: (516) 889-9100 Fax: (516) 889-9108
LIDO BEACH, NY 11561-5217 Phone: (516) 889-9100 Fax: (516) 889-9108
Identifiers for JOEL BENOWITZ
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | NY | 00603989 |
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) |
NY | 133808 |
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