Benjamin L Torrez, DO - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Cedar Falls, IA

Benjamin L Torrez, DO is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc and his current practice location is 4612 Prairie Pkwy, Cedar Falls, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (319) 472-7222.

Benjamin L Torrez is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 4372) 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 1841446382.

Contact Information

Benjamin L Torrez, DO
4612 Prairie Pkwy,
Cedar Falls, IA 50613-7971
(319) 472-7222
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin L Torrez
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience16 Years
Location4612 Prairie Pkwy, Cedar Falls, Iowa
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 L Torrez graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841446382
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/04/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395987606
  • Enrollment ID: I20130816000301

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin L Torrez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841446382NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 510017832 (Michigan)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 4372 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Buchanan County Health CenterIndependence, IAHospital
Allen HospitalWaterloo, IAHospital
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And ClinicsWest union, IAHospital
Virginia Gay HospitalVinton, IAHospital
Community Memorial Hospital Medical CenterSumner, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc1759291487104

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 L Torrez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497794242
PECOS PAC ID: 1759291487
Enrollment ID: O20031208000462
Entity NamePalmer Lutheran Health Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891744108
PECOS PAC ID: 4284544255
Enrollment ID: O20040317001077

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 L Torrez 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 L Torrez, DO
4150 Kimball Ave, Po Box 2758,
Waterloo, IA 50701-9086

Ph: (319) 235-5390
Benjamin L Torrez, DO
4612 Prairie Pkwy,
Cedar Falls, IA 50613-7971

Ph: (319) 472-7222

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