Dr Benjamin D Smith, DO - Medicare Internal Medicine in Battle Creek, MI

Dr Benjamin D Smith, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Battle Creek, Michigan. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Ascension Medical Group Promed and his current practice location is 2845 Capital Ave Sw, Suite 302, Battle Creek, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (269) 979-6333.

Dr Benjamin D Smith is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number BS009728) 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 1144317728.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin D Smith, DO
2845 Capital Ave Sw, Suite 302,
Battle Creek, MI 49015-4185
(269) 979-6333
(269) 979-6335

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin D Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience47 Years
Location2845 Capital Ave Sw, Battle Creek, Michigan
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 D Smith attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144317728
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224043708
  • Enrollment ID: I20101101001478

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin D Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144317728NPI-NPPES
2945225MedicaidMI
1151345174OtherMIBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine BS009728 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospice Care Of Southwest MichiganKalamazoo, MIHospice
Borgess Medical CenterKalamazoo, MIHospital
Bronson Methodist HospitalKalamazoo, MIHospital
Harold And Grace Upjohn Community Care CenterKalamazoo, MINursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ascension Medical Group Promed7315856077230

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 D Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAscension Medical Group Promed
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497709869
PECOS PAC ID: 7315856077
Enrollment ID: O20031216000478

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 D Smith 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 D Smith, DO
2845 Capital Ave Sw, Suite 302,
Battle Creek, MI 49015-4185

Ph: (269) 979-6333
Dr Benjamin D Smith, DO
2845 Capital Ave Sw, Suite 302,
Battle Creek, MI 49015-4185

Ph: (269) 979-6333

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