Benson Tam, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in San Francisco, CA

Benson Tam, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in San Francisco, California. He went to Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. His current practice location is 5300 Geary Blvd Ste 300, San Francisco, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (415) 933-7788.

Benson Tam is licensed to practice in California (license number DC28541) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1033129481.

Contact Information

Benson Tam, DC
5300 Geary Blvd Ste 300,
San Francisco, CA 94121-2355
(415) 933-7788
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameBenson Tam
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience22 Years
Location5300 Geary Blvd Ste 300, San Francisco, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Benson Tam attended and graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033129481
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537123195
  • Enrollment ID: I20041115000582

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benson Tam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033129481NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor DC28541 (California)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Benson Tam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBenson Chiropractic Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093058497
PECOS PAC ID: 7012155906
Enrollment ID: O20130605000265

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Benson Tam is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Benson Tam, DC
5300 Geary Blvd Ste 300,
San Francisco, CA 94121-2355

Ph: (415) 933-7788
Benson Tam, DC
5300 Geary Blvd Ste 300,
San Francisco, CA 94121-2355

Ph: (415) 933-7788

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