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DR. BENJAMIN SKOCH D.O. NPI 1447664396


NPI Information

NPI: 1447664396
Provider Name: DR. BENJAMIN SKOCH, D.O.
Classification: Family Medicine - 207QH0002X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Hospice and Palliative Medicine

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
4000 CAMBRIDGE ST # MS 1020
KANSAS CITY, KS
ZIP 66160
Phone: (913) 588-3807
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DR. Benjamin Skoch, D.O. is a hospice and palliative medicine family medicine in Kansas City, KS with 10 years of experience. The provider is a family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care. DR. Benjamin Skoch, D.O. NPI is 1447664396. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: KANSAS CITY UNIVERSITY OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
Graduation Year:2014

The provider's business location address is:

4000 CAMBRIDGE ST # MS 1020
KANSAS CITY, KS
ZIP 66160-150
Phone: (913) 588-3807
Fax: (913) 588-3877

The NPI 1447664396 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 enumeration date for this NPI number is 6/19/2014 and was last updated on 12/6/2023.


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
1207Q00000XFamily Medicine2014019003MISSOURINo
2207QH0002XFamily MedicineHospice and Palliative Medicine0540072KANSASYes

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

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