DR. DOUGLAS N BENSON MD
NPI 1841204450
Surgery in Hackensack, NJ
NPI Status: Active since July 28, 2006
Contact Information
83 SUMMIT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ
ZIP 07601
Phone: (201) 646-0010
Fax: (201) 646-0600
- Individual
- Male
- Surgery
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About DOUGLAS BENSON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Douglas Benson, a provider established in Hackensack, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1841204450 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number MA026557 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1841204450
- Provider Name
- DR. DOUGLAS N BENSON MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 83 SUMMIT AVE HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
- Location Phone
- (201) 646-0010
- Location Fax
- (201) 646-0600
- Mailing Address
- 83 SUMMIT AVE HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
- Mailing Phone
- (201) 646-0010
- Mailing Fax
- (201) 646-0600
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-28-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
- Code Navigator
A surgeon like Douglas Benson treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.
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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
Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 208600000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MA026557
- License State
- NJ
- Taxonomy Description
- A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475442 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | NJ | |
| C60251 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | NJ | |
| 1559109 | MEDICAID (05) | NJ |
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement of patients through implementation of improvements in patient portal | Yes | N/A |
| Access to an enhanced patient portal that provides up to date information related to relevant chronic disease health or blood pressure control, and includes interactive features allowing patients to enter health information and/or enables bidirectional communication about medication changes and adherence. | ||
| Engagement of Patients, Family, and Caregivers in Developing a Plan of Care | Yes | N/A |
| Engage patients, family, and caregivers in developing a plan of care and prioritizing their goals for action, documented in the electronic health record (EHR) technology. | ||
| Medication Reconciliation | 52% | 66 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 31% | 75 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 20% | 75 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
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NPI 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 1841204450, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).
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 60 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 1841204450, enumerated as an "individual" on July 28, 2006.
The provider is located at 83 SUMMIT AVE HACKENSACK, NJ 07601 and the phone number is (201) 646-0010.
Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
