Dr Benjamin William West, MD - Medicare Radiation Oncology in Mcallen, TX

Dr Benjamin William West, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Radiation Oncology" physician in Mcallen, Texas. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Radiation Oncology. He is a member of the group practice Texas Oncology Pa and his current practice location is 1901 S 2nd St, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 687-5150.

Dr Benjamin William West is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J7724) 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 1376587220.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin William West, MD
1901 S 2nd St,
Mcallen, TX 78503-1271
(956) 687-5150
(956) 687-9546

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin William West
GenderMale
SpecialityRadiation Oncology
Experience35 Years
Location1901 S 2nd St, Mcallen, Texas
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 William West attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376587220
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/20/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739190547
  • Enrollment ID: I20060508000936

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin William West such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376587220NPI-NPPES
134338603MedicaidTX
134338604MedicaidTX
134338608MedicaidTX
134338607MedicaidTX
8R1586OtherTXBLUE CROSS OF TEXAS
134338606MedicaidTX
134338605OtherTXCSHCN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0001XRadiology - Radiation Oncology J7724 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Oncology Pa5395658934886

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 William West allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTexas Oncology Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811944101
PECOS PAC ID: 5395658934
Enrollment ID: O20031124000323

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 William West 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 William West, MD
Po Box 911230,
Dallas, TX 75391-1230

Ph: (972) 997-8000
Dr Benjamin William West, MD
1901 S 2nd St,
Mcallen, TX 78503-1271

Ph: (956) 687-5150

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