Dr Craig Henson, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Staples, MN

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Dr Craig Henson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Staples, Minnesota. He graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lakewood Health System and his current practice location is 49725 County 83, Staples, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 894-1515.

Dr Craig Henson is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 59708) 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 1760688949.

Contact Information

Dr Craig Henson, MD
49725 County 83,
Staples, MN 56479-5280
(218) 894-1515
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Craig Henson
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location49725 County 83, Staples, Minnesota
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 Craig Henson graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760688949
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/25/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/13/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941356109
  • Enrollment ID: I20150827002651

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Craig Henson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760688949NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 59708 (Minnesota)Primary
208600000XSurgery 248430 (New York)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lakewood Health SystemStaples, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lakewood Health System105222967178

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 Craig Henson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLakewood Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841280823
PECOS PAC ID: 1052229671
Enrollment ID: O20031104000411
Entity NameLakewood Health System
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295726362
PECOS PAC ID: 1052229671
Enrollment ID: O20070618000309

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 Craig Henson 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 Craig Henson, MD
49725 County 83,
Staples, MN 56479-5280

Ph: () -		Dr Craig Henson, MD
49725 County 83,
Staples, MN 56479-5280

Ph: (218) 894-1515

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