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FRANCIS M BENZ MD NPI 1285680397


NPI Information

NPI: 1285680397
Provider Name: FRANCIS M BENZ, MD
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology - 2084N0400X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Neurology

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
8220 NIGELS DR
CAROLINA RHEUMATOLOGY & NEUROLOGY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
ZIP 29572
Phone: (843) 692-0968
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Francis M Benz, MD is a neurology psychiatry neurology in Myrtle Beach, SC with 24 years of experience. The provider is a Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures. Francis M Benz, MD NPI is 1285680397. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graduation Year:2000

The provider's business location address is:

8220 NIGELS DR
CAROLINA RHEUMATOLOGY & NEUROLOGY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
ZIP 29572-125
Phone: (843) 692-0968
Fax: (843) 692-2688

The NPI 1285680397 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention (HCPCS:96372)
  • Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test (HCPCS:85025)
  • Needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles of arm or leg complete study (HCPCS:95886)
  • Nerve transmission studies, 9-10 studies (HCPCS:95911)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 5/26/2006 and was last updated on 1/12/2010.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
12084N0400XPsychiatry & NeurologyNeurology23271SOUTH CAROLINAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1232714MEDICAIDSOUTH CAROLINA
2AA04716954MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDSOUTH CAROLINA
3I08421MEDICARE UPIN

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This page was last updated on: 4/28/2024

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