BENJAMIN BERNSTEIN M.D. – NPI #1518915008
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

BENJAMIN BERNSTEIN is an urologist located in NEW ALBANY, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518915008 to BENJAMIN BERNSTEIN on May 05, 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 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Oct 15, 2021. 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 BERNSTEIN below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN BERNSTEIN

NPI Number
1518915008
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN BERNSTEIN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
303 J H PHILLIPS LANE
NEW ALBANY, MS 38652
Phone: (662) 539-0233 Fax: (662) 538-0996
Mailing address
PO BOX 777
NEW ALBANY, MS 38652-0777
Phone: (662) 539-0233 Fax: (662) 538-0996
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 15, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for BENJAMIN BERNSTEIN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICAREMSP00051759
MEDICAIDMS07752582
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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)
PA MD043199L
174400000X
- Specialist
MS 17918

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2576 RENFREW ST,
EUREKA, CA 77025-1669

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 BERNSTEIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      3800 JANES RD
      ARCATA, CA 95521
    • PROVIDENCE REDWOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      3300 RENNER DRIVE
      FORTUNA, CA 95540
    • PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
      2700 DOLBEER ST
      EUREKA, CA 95501
    • SUTTER COAST HOSPITAL
      800 E WASHINGTON BLVD
      CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
    • WELLSPAN GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
      252 SOUTH 4TH STREET
      LEBANON, PA 17042

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