BENJAMIN ABBADESSA M.D. – NPI #1255593612
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 ABBADESSA is a colon & rectal surgeon located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1255593612 to BENJAMIN ABBADESSA on June 26, 2008. 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 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Nov 15, 2019. 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 ABBADESSA below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN ABBADESSA

NPI Number
1255593612
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN ABBADESSA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Phone: (858) 822-6277 Fax: (858) 228-1731
Mailing address
PO BOX 232410
SAN DIEGO, CA 92193-2410
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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)		 CA A153729
208600000X
- Surgery		 CA A153729

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
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2008
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 ABBADESSA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR
      200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

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