DR. BENJAMIN NORMAN BRISTOW MD, MPH, DTM&H
NPI 1710296371
Hospitalist in San Francisco, CA
NPI Status: Active since September 30, 2010
Contact Information
2425 GEARY BLVD # M160
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
ZIP 94115
Phone: (415) 833-3034
Fax: (415) 833-4983
NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.
Record update history: Dec 15, 2021, Sep 19, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).
- Individual
- Male
- Hospitalist
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About BENJAMIN BRISTOW
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin Bristow, a provider established in San Francisco, California with a medical specialization in Hospitalist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710296371 assigned on September 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208M00000X with license number A105377 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1710296371
- Provider Name
- DR. BENJAMIN NORMAN BRISTOW MD, MPH, DTM&H
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2425 GEARY BLVD # M160 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
- Location Phone
- (415) 833-3034
- Location Fax
- (415) 833-4983
- Mailing Address
- 10 LEYTON CT MILL VALLEY, CA 94941
- Mailing Phone
- (415) 342-1656
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-30-2010
- Last Update Date
- 12-15-2021
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Hospitalist
- Taxonomy Code
- 208M00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- A105377
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | M1997 (GU) |
| 2 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | A105377 (CA) |
| 3 | 2083P0901X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Preventive Medicine | M1997 (GU) |
| 4 | 2083P0901X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Preventive Medicine | A105377 (CA) |
| 5 | 208M00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Hospitalist | M1997 (GU) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Benjamin Bristow is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
This service was performed 30 times for 28 patientsAn 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.
This service was performed 145 times for 130 patientsA 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.
This service was performed 182 times for 81 patientsA 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.
This service was performed 68 times for 43 patientsA 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.
This service was performed 87 times for 46 patientsA 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.
This service was performed 107 times for 64 patientsA 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.
This service was performed 44 times for 33 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 94115 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $153.83
- Minimum New Patient Price $69
- Maximum New Patient Price $202.35
- Average New Patient Copayment $38.45
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $17.25
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $50.58
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $119.48
- Minimum Established Patient Price $23.44
- Maximum Established Patient Price $166.46
- Average Established Patient Copayment $29.87
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.86
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $41.61
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1710296371, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710296371, enumerated as an "individual" on September 30, 2010.
The provider is located at 2425 GEARY BLVD # M160 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115 and the phone number is (415) 833-3034.
Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Providence Health Plan. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
