Dr Joseph Bennett, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Greenwood, MS

Dr Joseph Bennett, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Greenwood, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Greenwood Leflore Hospital and his current practice location is 204 8th St, Greenwood, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 453-0504.

Dr Joseph Bennett is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 14943) 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 1447210901.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Bennett, MD
204 8th St,
Greenwood, MS 38930-4012
(662) 453-0504
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Bennett
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location204 8th St, Greenwood, Mississippi
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 Joseph Bennett attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447210901
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/29/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385760313
  • Enrollment ID: I20100928000798

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Bennett such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447210901NPI-NPPES
00123894MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 14943 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Greenwood Leflore HospitalGreenwood, MSHospital
University Of Mississippi Medical Center- GrenadaGrenada, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Greenwood Leflore Hospital85270808602

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 Joseph Bennett allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGreenwood Leflore Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598725889
PECOS PAC ID: 8527080860
Enrollment ID: O20051229000536

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 Joseph Bennett 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 Joseph Bennett, MD
Po Box 1410, Attn: Clinic Administration,
Greenwood, MS 38935-1410

Ph: (662) 459-7189
Dr Joseph Bennett, MD
204 8th St,
Greenwood, MS 38930-4012

Ph: (662) 453-0504

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Greenwood, MS

Jay Michael Culpepper, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 204 8th St, Greenwood, MS 38930
Phone: 662-453-0504    

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