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BENNY WEKSLER M.D. NPI 1780803999


NPI Information

NPI: 1780803999
Provider Name: BENNY WEKSLER, M.D.
Classification: Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) - 208G00000X
Entity Type: Individual

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
320 E NORTH AVE STE 363
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15212
Phone: (412) 359-6137
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Benny Weksler, M.D. is a thoracic surgery cardiothoracic vascular surgery in Pittsburgh, PA with 37 years of experience. The provider is a thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty. Benny Weksler, M.D. NPI is 1780803999. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

320 E NORTH AVE STE 363
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15212-756
Phone: (412) 359-6137
Fax: (412) 359-4334

The NPI 1780803999 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.

  • Removal of lymph nodes of mid-chest cavity using an endoscope (HCPCS:32674)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 4/25/2007 and was last updated on 10/8/2020.


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
1208G00000XThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)MD052333LPENNSYLVANIAYes

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
16003238OTHERTENNESSEEBCBS
203139875MEDICAIDMISSISSIPPI
3201125001MEDICAIDARKANSAS
4Q001886MEDICAIDTENNESSEE

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

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