Benjamin T Rathert, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Du Quoin, IL

Benjamin T Rathert, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Du Quoin, Illinois. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation and his current practice location is 1564 S Washington St, Du Quoin, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 542-8702.

Benjamin T Rathert is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036131053) 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 1275854853.

Contact Information

Benjamin T Rathert, MD
1564 S Washington St,
Du Quoin, IL 62832-3849
(618) 542-8702
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin T Rathert
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience14 Years
Location1564 S Washington St, Du Quoin, 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 T Rathert attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275854853
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2010
  • Last Update Date: 07/02/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103063409
  • Enrollment ID: I20130503000508

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin T Rathert such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275854853NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 036131053 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lhc-illinois Home Health CareMarion, ILHome health agency
Hospice Of Southern Ill, IncBelleville, ILHospice
Marshall Browning HospitalDu quoin, ILHospital
Memorial Hospital Of CarbondaleCarbondale, ILHospital
Pinckneyville Community HospitalPinckneyville, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation822494738748

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 T Rathert allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChristopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073816542
PECOS PAC ID: 8224947387
Enrollment ID: O20040109000561

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 T Rathert 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 T Rathert, MD
Po Box 155,
Christopher, IL 62822-0155

Ph: (618) 724-2401
Benjamin T Rathert, MD
1564 S Washington St,
Du Quoin, IL 62832-3849

Ph: (618) 542-8702

Reviews and Comments


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Darragh O'connor, MD
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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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