Dr Benjamin Abbadessa, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in San Diego, CA

Dr Benjamin Abbadessa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in San Diego, California. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and his current practice location is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 822-6277.

Dr Benjamin Abbadessa is licensed to practice in California (license number A153729) 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 1255593612.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Abbadessa, MD
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103
(858) 822-6277
(858) 228-1731

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Abbadessa
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience16 Years
Location200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California
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 Benjamin Abbadessa attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255593612
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/26/2008
  • Last Update Date: 11/15/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961628342
  • Enrollment ID: I20180827000419

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Abbadessa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255593612NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery A153729 (California)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery A153729 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California35774767611712

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 Benjamin Abbadessa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740382993
PECOS PAC ID: 3577476761
Enrollment ID: O20040430001354

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 Benjamin Abbadessa 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 Benjamin Abbadessa, MD
Po Box 232410,
San Diego, CA 92193-2410

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Dr Benjamin Abbadessa, MD
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103

Ph: (858) 822-6277

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