Benjamin Ling, DO - Medicare Nephrology in Maywood, IL

Benjamin Ling, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Maywood, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Loyola University Medical Center and his current practice location is 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 216-3306.

Benjamin Ling is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-113565) 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 1790942142.

Contact Information

Benjamin Ling, DO
2160 S 1st Ave,
Maywood, IL 60153-3328
(708) 216-3306
(708) 216-4060

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin Ling
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience22 Years
Location2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, Illinois
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 Ling graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790942142
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/21/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/12/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476606989
  • Enrollment ID: I20090731000167

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin Ling such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790942142NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 036-113565 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Loyola University Medical CenterMaywood, ILHospital
Macneal HospitalBerwyn, ILHospital
Gottlieb Memorial HospitalMelrose park, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Loyola University Medical Center3779488903857

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 Ling allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLoyola University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336159961
PECOS PAC ID: 3779488903
Enrollment ID: O20031202000027

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 Ling 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 Ling, DO
2160 S 1st Ave,
Maywood, IL 60153-3328

Ph: (708) 216-3306
Benjamin Ling, DO
2160 S 1st Ave,
Maywood, IL 60153-3328

Ph: (708) 216-3306

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