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DR. BENJAMIN NORMAN BRISTOW MD, MPH, DTM&H
NPI 1710296371
Hospitalist in San Francisco, CA

Active since September 30, 2010PECOS Enrolled
2425 GEARY BLVD # M160, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115(415) 833-3034(415) 833-4983 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 15, 2021, Sep 19, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Benjamin Norman Bristow Md, Mph, Dtm&h NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN NORMAN BRISTOW MD, MPH, DTM&H (NPI 1710296371) is an individual hospitalist provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A105377) and active in the NPI registry since September 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710296371
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN NORMAN BRISTOWCredential: MD, MPH, DTM&H
Location Address2425 GEARY BLVD # M160San Francisco, CA 94115-3358
Mailing Address10 Leyton CtMill Valley, CA 94941-1504 · (415) 342-1656
Phone(415) 833-3034
Fax(415) 833-4983
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 30, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1710296371 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A105377✔ Licensed in GU · M1997
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License M1997 (GU), A105377 (CA)
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Public Health & General Preventive MedicineTaxonomy 2083P0901X · License M1997 (GU), A105377 (CA)
2425 GEARY BLVD # M160, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Benjamin Norman Bristow Md, Mph, Dtm&h is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
182 services81 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
145 services130 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
107 services64 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
87 services46 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
68 services43 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
44 services33 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94115 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$119.48 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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 9

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

SONIA SAMAGH M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2425 GEARY BLVD # M160
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
San Francisco County (415) 833-9182
SUNAINA DOWRAY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2425 GEARY BLVD # M160
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
San Francisco County (415) 833-9182
FLANG NGUYEN M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2425 GEARY BLVD # M160
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
San Francisco County (415) 833-9182
DR. ROSEMARY KU M.D.
Internal Medicine
2425 GEARY BLVD # M160
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
San Francisco County (607) 259-0595
DR. PHUONG-QUANG HUU LAM MD
Internal Medicine
2425 GEARY BLVD # M160
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
San Francisco County (206) 898-7590
DR. RYAN RICHARD GUINNESS M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2425 GEARY BLVD # M160, GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
San Francisco County (415) 833-9182
DR. BLAKE TARLETON HENDERSON M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2425 GEARY BLVD # M160
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
San Francisco County (916) 521-6062
AMI KAPADIA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2425 GEARY BLVD # M160
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
San Francisco County (415) 833-9182

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 Bristow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Bristow is 1710296371. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 30, 2010.

Where is Benjamin Bristow located?

Benjamin Bristow practices at 2425 Geary Blvd # M160, San Francisco, CA 94115. The listed phone number is (415) 833-3034.

What is Benjamin Bristow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Benjamin Bristow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Bristow is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Benjamin Bristow accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Benjamin Bristow 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Bristow was last updated on December 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.