Christopher J Benson, MD FACP - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Iowa City, IA

Christopher J Benson, MD FACP is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Iowa City, Iowa. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice State University Of Iowa and his current practice location is 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (319) 356-7031.

Christopher J Benson is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 33180) 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 1225026859.

Contact Information

Christopher J Benson, MD FACP
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
(319) 356-7031
(319) 353-6343

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher J Benson
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience33 Years
Location200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, 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:
  • Christopher J Benson attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225026859
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/28/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416099502
  • Enrollment ID: I20100128000074

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher J Benson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225026859NPI-NPPES
0201897MedicaidIA
13408OtherIAWELLMARK BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 33180 (Iowa)Secondary
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 33180 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Iowa Hospital & ClinicsIowa city, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
State University Of Iowa76188842301549

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. Christopher J Benson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameState University Of Iowa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477554814
PECOS PAC ID: 7618884230
Enrollment ID: O20031107000060

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. Christopher J Benson 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
Christopher J Benson, MD FACP
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009

Ph: (319) 356-7031
Christopher J Benson, MD FACP
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009

Ph: (319) 356-7031

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Iowa City, IA

Rami G. El Abiad, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-4901    Fax: 319-384-8559
Grerk Sutamtewagul, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Dept Of Internal Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-1616    Fax: 319-353-8383
Dr. Kaleb Tanner Veit, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-353-6239    Fax: 319-353-6406
Dr. Elizabeth R Bowen, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Department Of Internal Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-353-7842    Fax: 319-353-7850
Balarama Krishna Surapaneni,
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-4019    Fax: 319-353-8073
Soorih Shaikh, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-2148    Fax: 319-353-8383
Dr. Richard Ellis Larew, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2460 Towncrest Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-338-7862    

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