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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BENDER
Based in Williamsport, PA, Edward M Bender, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. Edward graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1980. Edward is also listed as specialising in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, Edward cared for 73 Medicare patients across 73 services.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Bender specialise in?
Dr. Bender is a thoracic surgeon in Williamsport, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
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Where is Dr. Bender located?
Dr. Bender is listed at 740 HIGH ST STE 2001, Williamsport, PA 17701. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Bender's phone number?
The number on file is (570) 321-3165. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Bender's NPI number?
Dr. Bender's National Provider Identifier is 1235241316. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Bender go to medical school?
Dr. Bender attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bender been practising?
Dr. Bender has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bender do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bender performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery and coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (570) 321-3165
- Email not available
Practice Locations
740 HIGH ST STE 2001
Williamsport, PA 17701
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
73 services · 73 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
20 |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
12 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
30 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
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Class of 1980 at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
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Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
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