Dr Benjamin N Puckett, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Gainesville, GA

Dr Benjamin N Puckett, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Gainesville, Georgia. He went to Mercer University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Legacy Healthcare Services Inc, Specialty Orthopaedics Pc and his current practice location is 1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Ste 300, Gainesville, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 532-7202.

Dr Benjamin N Puckett is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 057911) 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 1124267778.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin N Puckett, MD
1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Ste 300,
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-7202
(678) 450-3778

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin N Puckett
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience20 Years
Location1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Gainesville, Georgia
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 N Puckett attended and graduated from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124267778
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/05/2009
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860517059
  • Enrollment ID: I20100910000931

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin N Puckett such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124267778NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 057911 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Health Home HealthGainesville, GAHome health agency
Tugaloo Home Health Agency, An Amedisy CompanyGainesville, GAHome health agency
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, IncGainesville, GAHospital
Habersham County Medical CtrDemorest, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Legacy Healthcare Services Inc21633397223341
Specialty Orthopaedics Pc630580561513

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 N Puckett allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSpecialty Orthopaedics Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477652139
PECOS PAC ID: 6305805615
Enrollment ID: O20041004000425

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 N Puckett 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 N Puckett, MD
1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Ste 300,
Gainesville, GA 30501

Ph: (770) 532-7202
Dr Benjamin N Puckett, MD
1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Ste 300,
Gainesville, GA 30501

Ph: (770) 532-7202

Reviews and Comments


Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Gainesville, GA

R Mark Hazel, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1315 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Ne Ste 300, Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: 770-848-6190    
Mr. Daniel D Rhoads, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1315 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Ne, Suite 300, Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: 770-219-3202    Fax: 770-219-3209
Robert J Marascalco, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Suite 300, Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: 770-532-7202    Fax: 770-536-2767
William David Weiss, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: 770-532-7202    
Donald Roger Willers, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 655 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Ste B, Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: 770-532-7092    Fax: 770-536-0383
Richard L Thomas, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1211 Sherwood Park Dr Ne Ste A, Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: 770-219-3202    

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