CRAIG C. BENSON, II D.O. – NPI #1790873123
General Practice

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

CRAIG BENSON, II is a physician located in BUCKSPORT, ME. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790873123 to CRAIG BENSON, II on October 11, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208D00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as General Practice.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jul 13, 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 CRAIG BENSON, II below.

NPI Profile for
CRAIG C. BENSON, II

NPI Number
1790873123
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CRAIG C. BENSON, II
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
110 BROADWAY
BUCKSPORT, ME 04416-4612
Phone: 0746973712 Fax: (207) 469-6349
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 13, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CRAIG BENSON, II

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTN1515278
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
208D00000X
- General Practice (Primary)
GA 058850

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
WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE - Graduated 2003
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
CRAIG BENSON, II is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
      PO BOX 404
      BANGOR, ME 04401
    • NORTHERN LIGHT BLUE HILL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      57 WATER STREET
      BLUE HILL, ME 04614
    • NORTHERN LIGHT MAINE COAST HOSPITAL
      50 UNION STREET
      ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
    • ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
      360 BROADWAY
      BANGOR, ME 04401
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH
      396 GRIFFIN ROAD, UNIT 201
      BANGOR, ME 04401

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