Dr Benjamin Sherman, DO - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Astoria, OR

Dr Benjamin Sherman, DO is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Astoria, Oregon. He graduated from medical school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Columbia Lutheran Charities and his current practice location is 2265 Exchange St, Astoria, Oregon. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (503) 338-4075.

Dr Benjamin Sherman is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number DO202340) 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 1255713517.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Sherman, DO
2265 Exchange St,
Astoria, OR 97103-3331
(503) 338-4075
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Sherman
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience9 Years
Location2265 Exchange St, Astoria, Oregon
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 Sherman graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255713517
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2015
  • Last Update Date: 10/26/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103256771
  • Enrollment ID: I20210721002437

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Sherman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255713517NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine DO202340 (Oregon)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Harbors Home Health / HospiceHoquiam, WAHome health agency
Columbia Memorial HospitalAstoria, ORHospital
Ocean Beach HospitalIlwaco, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Columbia Lutheran Charities529464335985

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 Sherman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameColumbia Lutheran Charities
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134146939
PECOS PAC ID: 5294643359
Enrollment ID: O20021217000028
Entity NameColumbia Lutheran Charities
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134146939
PECOS PAC ID: 5294643359
Enrollment ID: O20040202000073

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 Sherman 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 Sherman, DO
2265 Exchange St,
Astoria, OR 97103-3331

Ph: (503) 338-4075
Dr Benjamin Sherman, DO
2265 Exchange St,
Astoria, OR 97103-3331

Ph: (503) 338-4075

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2265 Exchange St, Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: 503-338-4075    Fax: 503-338-4076

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