Dr Andrew James Benjamin, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Philadelphia, PA

Dr Andrew James Benjamin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Chicago and his current practice location is 51 N 39th St Fl Street1, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (810) 656-6025.

Dr Andrew James Benjamin is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 125-062909) 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 1205274131.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew James Benjamin, MD
51 N 39th St Fl Street1,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2640
(810) 656-6025
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew James Benjamin
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience11 Years
Location51 N 39th St Fl Street1, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Dr Andrew James Benjamin attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205274131
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/13/2013
  • Last Update Date: 07/02/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678876315
  • Enrollment ID: I20210922000423

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew James Benjamin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205274131NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 125-062909 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The University Of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Chicago77198994261157

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. Dr Andrew James Benjamin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Chicago
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821048786
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899426
Enrollment ID: O20031103000094
Entity NameThe University Of Chicago Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033218128
PECOS PAC ID: 7618880766
Enrollment ID: O20031106000203

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. Dr Andrew James Benjamin 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
Dr Andrew James Benjamin, MD
51 N 39th St Fl Street1,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2640

Ph: (810) 656-6025
Dr Andrew James Benjamin, MD
51 N 39th St Fl Street1,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2640

Ph: (810) 656-6025

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