Brandon G Bentz, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Gunnison, CO

Brandon G Bentz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Gunnison, Colorado. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Salida Hospital District and his current practice location is 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 641-1456.

Brandon G Bentz is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number DR.0070421) 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 1679663207.

Contact Information

Brandon G Bentz, MD
711 N Taylor St,
Gunnison, CO 81230-2296
(970) 641-1456
(970) 641-4461

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBrandon G Bentz
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience31 Years
Location711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, Colorado
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:
  • Brandon G Bentz attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679663207
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/09/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668456385
  • Enrollment ID: I20230315001054

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Brandon G Bentz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679663207NPI-NPPES
HA874ZOtherCAPTAN FOR RIDEOUT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology G89294 (California)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 60914678 (Washington)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology DR.0070421 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical CenterSalida, COHospital
San Luis Valley HealthAlamosa, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Salida Hospital District357745115283

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. Brandon G Bentz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGunnison Valley Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932109048
PECOS PAC ID: 8426040486
Enrollment ID: O20040331000463
Entity NameSalida Hospital District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972778272
PECOS PAC ID: 3577451152
Enrollment ID: O20040413000292

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. Brandon G Bentz 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
Brandon G Bentz, MD
3800 Summitview Ave,
Yakima, WA 98902-2715

Ph: (509) 248-7849
Brandon G Bentz, MD
711 N Taylor St,
Gunnison, CO 81230-2296

Ph: (970) 641-1456

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Gunnison, CO


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