Dr Benjamin John Ernst, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Appleton, WI

Dr Benjamin John Ernst, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Appleton, Wisconsin. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Northeast Wisconsin Retina Associates Sc and his current practice location is 442 N Westhill Blvd Ste A, Appleton, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (920) 751-8666.

Dr Benjamin John Ernst is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 57459020) 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 1518162247.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin John Ernst, MD
442 N Westhill Blvd Ste A,
Appleton, WI 54914-5830
(920) 751-8666
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin John Ernst
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience18 Years
Location442 N Westhill Blvd Ste A, Appleton, Wisconsin
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 John Ernst attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518162247
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/21/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557485992
  • Enrollment ID: I20120824000125

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin John Ernst such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518162247NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 48790 (Colorado)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 57459020 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Vincent HospitalGreen bay, WIHospital
Thedacare Regional Med Ctr - NeenahNeenah, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northeast Wisconsin Retina Associates Sc82240297076

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 John Ernst allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNortheast Wisconsin Retina Associates Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437164175
PECOS PAC ID: 8224029707
Enrollment ID: O20040522000093

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 John Ernst 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 John Ernst, MD
442 N Westhill Blvd Ste A,
Appleton, WI 54914-5830

Ph: (920) 751-8666
Dr Benjamin John Ernst, MD
442 N Westhill Blvd Ste A,
Appleton, WI 54914-5830

Ph: (920) 751-8666

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