BENJAMIN COONS MD – NPI #1720135692
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

BENJAMIN COONS is an urologist located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720135692 to BENJAMIN COONS on January 04, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 last updated on Jul 31, 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 COONS below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN COONS

NPI Number
1720135692
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN COONS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2222 N NEVADA AVE STE 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907-6819
Phone: (303) 733-8848 Fax: (303) 733-3107
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 31, 2024

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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)		 CO 47568

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
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2004
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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 COONS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTURA HEALTH-PENROSE ST FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES
      2222 NORTH NEVADA AVE
      COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
    • UCH-MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
      1400 E BOULDER ST
      COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909

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