Benjamin Chapman Kalivas, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Charleston, SC

Benjamin Chapman Kalivas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice University Medical Associates and his current practice location is 171 Ashley Ave, Rm 202 Main Hospital Msc 333, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 792-1414.

Benjamin Chapman Kalivas is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 33592) 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 1235423153.

Contact Information

Benjamin Chapman Kalivas, MD
171 Ashley Ave, Rm 202 Main Hospital Msc 333,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908
(843) 792-1414
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin Chapman Kalivas
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience13 Years
Location171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina
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:
  • Benjamin Chapman Kalivas attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235423153
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2011
  • Last Update Date: 06/27/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264759919
  • Enrollment ID: I20160808001844

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin Chapman Kalivas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235423153NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 33592 (South Carolina)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine LL33592 (South Carolina)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 33592 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Associates63057585741311

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. Benjamin Chapman Kalivas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291

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. Benjamin Chapman Kalivas 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
Benjamin Chapman Kalivas, MD
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-6200
Benjamin Chapman Kalivas, MD
171 Ashley Ave, Rm 202 Main Hospital Msc 333,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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