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DR. BENJAMIN N POTKIN M.D. NPI 1740335090


NPI Information

NPI: 1740335090
Provider Name: DR. BENJAMIN N POTKIN, M.D.
Classification: Internal Medicine - 207RC0000X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Cardiovascular Disease

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
1595 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA
ZIP 95065
Phone: (831) 761-1680
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DR. Benjamin N Potkin, M.D. is a cardiovascular disease internal medicine in Santa Cruz, CA with 40 years of experience. The provider is an internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms. DR. Benjamin N Potkin, M.D. NPI is 1740335090. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE OF RUSH UNIVERSITY
Graduation Year:1984

The provider's business location address is:

1595 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA
ZIP 95065-719
Phone: (831) 761-1680

The NPI 1740335090 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.

  • Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report (HCPCS:93000)
  • Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck (HCPCS:93880)
  • Nuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or exercise multiple studies (HCPCS:78452)
  • Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers (HCPCS:93970)
  • Evaluation, testing, and programming adjustment of permanent dual lead pacemaker system with physician analysis, review, and report (HCPCS:93280)
  • Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs (HCPCS:93925)
  • Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers (HCPCS:93971)
  • Ultrasound examination of heart including color-depicted blood flow rate, direction, and valve function (HCPCS:93306)
  • Evaluation, testing and programming adjustment of defibrillator with analysis, review and report (HCPCS:93284)
  • Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of one leg or limited (HCPCS:93926)
  • Ultrasound study of arteries of both arms and legs (HCPCS:93922)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 1/25/2007 and was last updated on 5/14/2009.


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
1207RC0000XInternal MedicineCardiovascular DiseaseG55040CALIFORNIAYes

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
1D95960MEDICARE UPINCALIFORNIA
21720100480OTHERCALIFORNIAGROUP NPI

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

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