BENJAMIN ABBADESSA, M.D. — NPI 1255593612 (Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon (Hemorrhoids, Fistula & Colon Specialist) in SAN DIEGO, CA)

Plain-English Taxonomy Translation (208C00000X)

What Does Taxonomy Code 208C00000X Mean?

In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 208C00000X translates in plain language to:
"Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon (Hemorrhoids, Fistula & Colon Specialist)"

Primary Certifying / Accrediting Authority: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS)
When Patients Should Consult: Grade II–IV internal or thrombosed external hemorrhoids, painless bright red rectal bleeding, anal fissures, perianal abscess/fistula, or colon surgery.

CMS Medicare Utilization & Part D Prescribing Benchmarks

Common Procedures & Clinical Prescribing Profile

Typical clinical procedures (Medicare Part B Utilization) and therapeutic classes (Medicare Part D Prescribing) associated with BENJAMIN ABBADESSA, M.D.:

High-Volume Clinical Procedures & Diagnostics:

Diagnostic Anoscopy & Rigid/Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (CPT 46600)
Rubber Band Ligation of Internal Hemorrhoids (CPT 46221)
Excisional Hemorrhoidectomy, Fistulotomy & Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
Laparoscopic & Robotic Colectomy for Colorectal Neoplasia

Common Therapeutic & Prescribing Classes:

Topical Hydrocortisone, Pramoxine & Nifedipine/Diltiazem Anorectal Ointments
Micronized Purified Flavonoid Fraction (Diosmin/Hesperidin) & Psyllium Fiber
Preoperative Oral Antibiotic Bowel Preparation Regimens

Official CMS NPPES Credential & Practice Profile

10-Digit NPI Number	1255593612 (NPI-1 Individual Practitioner)
Provider / Legal Name	BENJAMIN ABBADESSA, M.D.
Plain-English Specialty	Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon (Hemorrhoids, Fistula & Colon Specialist) NUCC Code: `208C00000X` (Colon & Rectal Surgery)
Certifying / Licensing Body	American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS)
Practice Location Address	200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103
Practice Telephone / Fax	Tel: 858-822-6277 \| Fax: 858-228-1731
Administrative Mailing Address	PO BOX 232410, SAN DIEGO, CA, 921932410
Enumeration & Last Sync	Enumerated: 2008-06-26 \| Updated: 2019-11-15

Clinic Location, Accessibility & Directions

📍 Practice Location & Patient Access

200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103

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All Registered NUCC Taxonomies & State Licenses

Taxonomy Code & Plain-English Description	State License & Primary Status
`208600000X` — Surgery Plain English: Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (Bone, Joint, Spine & Sports Injury Surgeon)	State: CA \| License: A153729 \| Primary Taxonomy: Secondary
`208C00000X` — Colon & Rectal Surgery Plain English: Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon (Hemorrhoids, Fistula & Colon Specialist)	State: CA \| License: A153729 \| Primary Taxonomy: Yes

BENJAMIN ABBADESSA, M.D. (NPI #1255593612)