Benjamin Kartchner, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Coeur D Alene, ID

Benjamin Kartchner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. He went to University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Multicare Health System and his current practice location is 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur D Alene, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 625-4000.

Benjamin Kartchner is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M12050) 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 1114114287.

Contact Information

Benjamin Kartchner, MD
2003 Kootenai Health Way,
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814-6051
(208) 625-4000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin Kartchner
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience22 Years
Location2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur D Alene, Idaho
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 Kartchner attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114114287
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/02/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/14/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688811557
  • Enrollment ID: I20191221000505

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin Kartchner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114114287NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine M12050 (Idaho)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Multicare Health System77198998971689

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 Kartchner allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMulticare Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497766638
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899897
Enrollment ID: O20031105000760

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 Kartchner 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 Kartchner, MD
2003 Kootenai Health Way,
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814-6051

Ph: (208) 625-5085
Benjamin Kartchner, MD
2003 Kootenai Health Way,
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814-6051

Ph: (208) 625-4000

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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