DR. BENJAMIN PETER CATANESE MD
NPI 1609337690
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Durham, NC

Active since March 31, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2301 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 684-8703 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin Peter Catanese Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BENJAMIN PETER CATANESE MD (NPI 1609337690) is an individual nephrology provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2024-01924) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of New York Medical College (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609337690
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN PETER CATANESECredential: MD
Location Address2301 ERWIN RDDurham, NC 27710-5133
Mailing Address2 Genome Court Msrb2 Room 1013Durham, NC 27710-0001 · (804) 305-4576 · Fax (919) 681-3011
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 3, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 3, 2025
NPI 1609337690 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License Licensed in NC · 2024-01924
Definition
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.
2301 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27710

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin Peter Catanese Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4183002090
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250313000578
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Duke Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340155
Location3643 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27710 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Physical Therapist
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Surgery
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Benjamin Catanese's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Catanese is 1609337690. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2019.

Where is Benjamin Catanese located?

Benjamin Catanese practices at 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 684-8703.

What is Benjamin Catanese's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Benjamin Catanese enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Catanese is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Benjamin Catanese accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Benjamin Catanese as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Benjamin Catanese affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Catanese is affiliated with Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Catanese was last updated on July 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.