Dr Edward J Benak, MD - Medicare Pathology in Montgomery, AL

Dr Edward J Benak, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Montgomery, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Alabama Pathology Associates and his current practice location is 225b Winton M Blount Loop, Montgomery, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 263-6228.

Dr Edward J Benak is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 10291) 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 1376612457.

Contact Information

Dr Edward J Benak, MD
225b Winton M Blount Loop,
Montgomery, AL 36117-3507
(334) 263-6228
(334) 265-9136

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward J Benak
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience43 Years
Location225b Winton M Blount Loop, Montgomery, Alabama
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 Edward J Benak attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376612457
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/12/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820284359
  • Enrollment ID: I20101123001069

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward J Benak such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376612457NPI-NPPES
000086420MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 10291 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medical Center EnterpriseEnterprise, ALHospital
Community Hospital IncTallassee, ALHospital
Troy Regional Medical CenterTroy, ALHospital
Elmore Community HospitalWetumpka, ALHospital
Medical Center BarbourEufaula, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alabama Pathology Associates83250269904

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 Edward J Benak allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlabama Pathology Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891786315
PECOS PAC ID: 8325026990
Enrollment ID: O20040709001153

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 Edward J Benak 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 Edward J Benak, MD
225b Winton M Blount Loop,
Montgomery, AL 36117-3507

Ph: (334) 263-6228
Dr Edward J Benak, MD
225b Winton M Blount Loop,
Montgomery, AL 36117-3507

Ph: (334) 263-6228

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