Benson Albert Grigsby, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Ruston, LA

Benson Albert Grigsby, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Ruston, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Wk Family Medicine Ruston and his current practice location is 2916 N Trenton St, Ruston, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 254-2892.

Benson Albert Grigsby is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 018222) 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 1487687513.

Contact Information

Benson Albert Grigsby, MD
2916 N Trenton St,
Ruston, LA 71270-2444
(318) 254-2892
(318) 254-2898

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenson Albert Grigsby
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience39 Years
Location2916 N Trenton St, Ruston, Louisiana
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:
  • Benson Albert Grigsby attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487687513
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/02/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880612241
  • Enrollment ID: I20061102000465

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benson Albert Grigsby such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487687513NPI-NPPES
1656453MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 018222 (Louisiana)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 018222 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Best Home HealthWest monroe, LAHome health agency
Magnolia Home Health Care, IncArcadia, LAHome health agency
Nursesource Home CareRuston, LAHome health agency
Kindred At HomeWest monroe, LAHome health agency
Haven Home Health IncMonroe, LAHome health agency
Northern Louisiana Medical CenterRuston, LAHospital
St Francis Medical CenterMonroe, LAHospital
Glenwood Regional Medical CenterWest monroe, LAHospital
Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LAHospital
Alpine Skilled Nursing And RehabilitationRuston, LANursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wk Family Medicine Ruston08406566743

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. Benson Albert Grigsby allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthwood Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881800761
PECOS PAC ID: 0547358343
Enrollment ID: O20071112000591
Entity NameWk Family Medicine Ruston
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295435337
PECOS PAC ID: 0840656674
Enrollment ID: O20230519001564

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. Benson Albert Grigsby 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
Benson Albert Grigsby, MD
2916 N Trenton St,
Ruston, LA 71270-2444

Ph: (318) 254-2892
Benson Albert Grigsby, MD
2916 N Trenton St,
Ruston, LA 71270-2444

Ph: (318) 254-2892

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