FREDERICK J. DENSTMAN M.D. – NPI #1538197769
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

FREDERICK DENSTMAN is a colon & rectal surgeon located in NEWARK, DE. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538197769 to FREDERICK DENSTMAN on June 28, 2006. 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 19 years ago on Nov 08, 2007. 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 FREDERICK DENSTMAN below.

NPI Profile for
FREDERICK J. DENSTMAN

NPI Number
1538197769
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FREDERICK J. DENSTMAN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4745 OLGETOWN STANTON RD
SUITE 216
NEWARK, DE 19713-2074
Phone: (302) 737-5444 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
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)		 DE C10002596

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
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1979
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
FREDERICK DENSTMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL
      4755 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD
      NEWARK, DE 19718
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CHRISTIANACARE HOMEHEALTH
      ONE READ'S WAY, SUITE 100
      NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
    • CHRISTIANACARE HOMEHEALTH
      2116 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY SUITE 2
      CAMDEN, DE 19934

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