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DR. BENJAMIN LOWELL METZGER M.D. NPI 1588667133


NPI Information

NPI: 1588667133
Provider Name: DR. BENJAMIN LOWELL METZGER, M.D.
Classification: Internal Medicine - 207RN0300X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Nephrology

Organization: NORTH SHORE-LIJ MEDICAL PC

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
1317 3RD AVE
SUITE 5
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10021
Phone: (212) 570-1975
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DR. Benjamin Lowell Metzger, M.D. is a nephrology internal medicine in New York, NY with 22 years of experience. The provider is an internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation. DR. Benjamin Lowell Metzger, M.D. NPI is 1588667133. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
Graduation Year:2002

The provider's business location address is:

1317 3RD AVE
SUITE 5
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10021-995
Phone: (212) 570-1975
Fax: (212) 472-5133

The NPI 1588667133 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.

  • Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS:36415)
  • Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS:G0439)
  • Administration of pneumococcal vaccine (HCPCS:G0009)
  • Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle (HCPCS:90670)
  • Administration of influenza virus vaccine (HCPCS:G0008)
  • Routine EKG using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report (HCPCS:93000)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 5/27/2005 and was last updated on 9/23/2009.


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
1207R00000XInternal Medicine233490NEW YORKNo
2207RN0300XInternal MedicineNephrology233490NEW YORKYes

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
1129SK1MEDICARE PINNEW YORK
2I33373MEDICARE UPINNEW YORK

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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