PAUL J. BENNETT M.D. – NPI #1851305569
Hospitalist

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Hospitalist

PAUL BENNETT is a hospitalist located in LYNCHBURG, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1851305569 to PAUL BENNETT on July 28, 2006. 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 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Feb 16, 2023. 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 PAUL BENNETT below.

NPI Profile for
PAUL J. BENNETT

NPI Number
1851305569
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PAUL J. BENNETT
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1901 TATE SPRINGS RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501-1109
Phone: (434) 200-5898 Fax: (434) 200-7529
Mailing address
PO BOX 11646
LYNCHBURG, VA 24506-1646
Phone: (434) 200-5895 Fax: (424) 200-7529
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 16, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for PAUL BENNETT

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidGA00980746A
medicaidVA1851305569
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
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)		 VA 0101247470
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 VA 0101247470
174400000X
- Specialist		 GA 051867

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
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1999
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
PAUL BENNETT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTRA BEDFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1613 OAKWOOD STREET
      BEDFORD, VA 24523
    • CENTRA HEALTH - LYNCHBURG GEN HOSPITAL
      1901 TATE SPRINGS ROAD
      LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
    • CENTRA SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC
      800 OAK STREET
      FARMVILLE, VA 23901
    • SENTARA HALIFAX REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      2204 WILBORN AVENUE
      SOUTH BOSTON, VA 24592

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