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Daniel H. Benckart, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Pittsburgh, PA · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1215937164

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Daniel H. Benckart
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
Phone (412) 359-8820
Fax (412) 359-8222
Enumeration date Jul 21, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Aug 11, 2011

Taxonomy & licenses

208600000X Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD031782E (PA) Secondary
208G00000X Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD-031782-E (PA) Primary
2086S0129X Vascular Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD031782E (PA) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
2057732 Medicaid OH -
0129523000 Medicaid WV -
0010242680003 Medicaid PA -

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What specialty is Daniel Benckart?
Daniel Benckart is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2011-08-11.