Dr. John G Benitez
Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 44+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. John G Benitez, MD,MPH, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1981, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. Dr. John G Benitez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Vanderbilt University. Dr. John G Benitez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (615) 322-3000 to request Dr. John G Benitez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
John G Benitez |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2264589894 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 44 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- MPH
Education and Training
- Dr. John G Benitez attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1981.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1518985746
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 17, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. John G Benitez
Medical Licenses
Dr. John G Benitez has been primarily specialized in Medical Toxicology for over 44 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Preventive Medicine / Medical Toxicology
click for detail Medical Toxicology Medical toxicologists are physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings, and environmental and workplace exposures.
| 19701 | Tennessee |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| 19701 | Tennessee |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| 219852 | New York |
- Emergency Medicine / Medical Toxicology
click for detail Medical Toxicology Medical toxicologists are physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings and environmental and workplace exposures.
| 219852 | New York |
- Preventive Medicine / Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine
click for detail Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine A preventive medicine physician who specializes in preventive medicine/occupational-environmental medicine, which is focused on protecting the population from occupational and environmental conditions.
| 219852 | New York |
- Preventive Medicine / Occupational Medicine
click for detail Occupational Medicine Occupational medicine focuses on the health of workers, including the ability to perform work; the physical, chemical, biological, and social environments of the workplace; and the health outcomes of environmental exposures. Practitioners in this field address the promotion of health in the work place, and the prevention and management of occupational and environmental injury, illness, and disability.
| 19701 | Tennessee |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Vanderbilt University | 1559 |
Practice Locations
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232-0001
Phone: (615) 322-3000
Fax: (615) 936-0605
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
1301 22nd S Ave
Nashville, TN 37232-0028
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Friday, January 15, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, March 8, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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