Dr Benjamin Ware Starnes, MD, FACS - Medicare Vascular Surgery in Seatle, WA

Dr Benjamin Ware Starnes, MD, FACS is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Vascular Surgery" physician in Seatle, Washington. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Vascular Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Association Of University Physicians and his current practice location is 325 Ninth Ave, Seatle, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 744-3033.

Dr Benjamin Ware Starnes is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00045849) 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 1114997707.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Ware Starnes, MD, FACS
325 Ninth Ave,
Seatle, WA 98104
(206) 744-3033
(206) 744-6794

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Ware Starnes
GenderMale
SpecialityVascular Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location325 Ninth Ave, Seatle, Washington
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 Ware Starnes attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114997707
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/12/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092812628
  • Enrollment ID: I20070516000341

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Ware Starnes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114997707NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery MD00045849 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Harborview Medical CenterSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Association Of University Physicians04461626973017

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 Ware Starnes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Association Of University Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023041159
PECOS PAC ID: 0446162697
Enrollment ID: O20031105000244

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 Ware Starnes 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 Ware Starnes, MD, FACS
325 Ninth Ave, Box 359796,
Seatle, WA 98104

Ph: (206) 744-3033
Dr Benjamin Ware Starnes, MD, FACS
325 Ninth Ave,
Seatle, WA 98104

Ph: (206) 744-3033

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