Dr Benjamin Emert Brewer, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Forrest, IL

Dr Benjamin Emert Brewer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Forrest, Illinois. He went to Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Gibson Community Hospital Association and his current practice location is 122 E Wabash Ave, Forrest, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 657-8707.

Dr Benjamin Emert Brewer is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036097069) 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 1184618258.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Emert Brewer, MD
122 E Wabash Ave,
Forrest, IL 61741-0058
(815) 657-8707
(815) 657-8717

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Emert Brewer
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience31 Years
Location122 E Wabash Ave, Forrest, Illinois
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 Emert Brewer attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184618258
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/06/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/08/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052203239
  • Enrollment ID: I20040824000229

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Emert Brewer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184618258NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 036097069 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gibson Community HospitalGibson city, ILHospital
Piper City Rehab & Living CtrPiper city, ILNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gibson Community Hospital Association5092703124100

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 Emert Brewer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGibson Community Hospital Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114935681
PECOS PAC ID: 5092703124
Enrollment ID: O20040505001293

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 Emert Brewer 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 Emert Brewer, MD
122 E Wabash Ave, P O Box 58,
Forrest, IL 61741-0058

Ph: (815) 657-8707
Dr Benjamin Emert Brewer, MD
122 E Wabash Ave,
Forrest, IL 61741-0058

Ph: (815) 657-8707

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Family Medicine Doctors in Forrest, IL

Lauren Lemenager, PA-C
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 122 E Wabash Ave, Forrest, IL 61741
Phone: 815-657-8707    Fax: 815-657-8717

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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