Dr Benjamin Zerngast, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA

Dr Benjamin Zerngast, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He went to University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Medical Group and his current practice location is 1717 S J St, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 426-6625.

Dr Benjamin Zerngast is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00038551) 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 1134157159.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Zerngast, MD
1717 S J St,
Tacoma, WA 98405-4933
(253) 426-6625
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Zerngast
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience28 Years
Location1717 S J St, Tacoma, 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 Zerngast attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134157159
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/22/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789586702
  • Enrollment ID: I20040121000866

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Zerngast such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134157159NPI-NPPES
189646OtherL&I
7962ZEOtherD/S REGENCE 90
8254195MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD00038551 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Medical Group05471738661173

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 Zerngast allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093165334
PECOS PAC ID: 0547173866
Enrollment ID: O20031111000789
Entity NamePacific Anesthesia Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497796452
PECOS PAC ID: 2961399290
Enrollment ID: O20040302000584
Entity NameTacoma Anesthesia Associates Inc Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447227814
PECOS PAC ID: 6002704475
Enrollment ID: O20040308000648

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 Zerngast 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 Zerngast, MD
11808 Northup Way, Suite W-120,
Bellevue, WA 98005-1936

Ph: (425) 284-1547
Dr Benjamin Zerngast, MD
1717 S J St,
Tacoma, WA 98405-4933

Ph: (253) 426-6625

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