BENJAMIN J. KULOW M.D. – NPI #1063855898
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

BENJAMIN KULOW is a colon & rectal surgeon located in KANSAS CITY, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1063855898 to BENJAMIN KULOW on April 11, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jun 08, 2020. 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 KULOW below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN J. KULOW

NPI Number
1063855898
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN J. KULOW
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5844 NW BARRY RD STE 120
KANSAS CITY, MO 64154-1483
Phone: (816) 472-9595 Fax: (816) 472-1132
Mailing address
901 E 104TH ST
MS 400S
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131-4517
Phone: (816) 599-9499 Fax: (816) 932-9670
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 08, 2020

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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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 KS 04-42290

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 2013
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 KULOW is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT LUKES NORTH HOSPITAL
      5830 N W BARRY ROAD
      KANSAS CITY, MO 64154
    • ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF KANSAS CITY
      4401 WORNALL ROAD
      KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • SAINT LUKES HOME CARE
      901 EAST 104TH ST, MAILSTOP 3000
      KANSAS CITY, MO 64131

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