Dr. Michael J Benziger

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 50+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Michael J Benziger, MD, is a Pathology specialist in Montrose, Colorado. He attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Delta County Memorial Hospital, Gunnison Valley Hospital, Montrose Memorial Hospital. Dr. Michael J Benziger also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Intermountain Pathologists Pc. Dr. Michael J Benziger accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (970) 249-3700 to request Dr. Michael J Benziger the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 800 S 3rd St
Montrose, CO 81401-4212

Phone 1: (970) 249-3700


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Michael J Benziger
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0941207047
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

  • Pathology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 50 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Michael J Benziger attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 1974.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1538149380
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does 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.
  • EHR - He does not 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Michael J Benziger

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Michael J Benziger has been primarily specialized in Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine for over 50 years of experience.
  • Pathology / Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
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    Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Intermountain Pathologists Pc


Practice Locations

800 S 3rd St
Montrose, CO 81401-4212
Phone: (970) 249-3700
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


800 S 3rd Street
Montrose, CO 81401-4212
Phone: (970) 240-7220
Fax: (970) 497-8410
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


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, September 30, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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