Dr Kressida Cain Benson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Opelika, Alabama. She went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. She is a member of the group practice The East Alabama Health Care Authority and her current practice location is
2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at
(251) 776-1024.
Dr Kressida Cain Benson is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00026037) and she also participates in the medicare program. She
accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1689756785.
Physician's Profile
| Full Name | Dr Kressida Cain Benson |
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| Gender | Female |
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| Speciality | Pathology |
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| Experience | 22 Years |
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| Location | 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, Alabama |
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| Accepts Medicare Assignments | Yes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
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Medical Education and Training:
- Dr Kressida Cain Benson attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2002
NPI Data:
- NPI Number: 1689756785
- Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2006
- Last Update Date: 09/18/2015
Medicare PECOS Information:
- PECOS PAC ID: 6305934316
- Enrollment ID: I20151005000692
Medical Identifiers
Medical identifiers for Dr Kressida Cain Benson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
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| 1689756785 | NPI | - | NPPES |
Medical Taxonomies and Licenses
| Taxonomy | Type | License (State) | Status |
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| 207ZP0102X | Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology | 00026037 (Alabama) | Primary |
Medical Facilities Affiliation
Group Practice Association
| Group Practice Name | Group PECOS PAC ID | No. of Members |
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| The East Alabama Health Care Authority | 3072403237 | 83 |
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 Kressida Cain Benson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
| Entity Name | The East Alabama Health Care Authority |
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| Entity Type | Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice |
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| Entity Identifiers | NPI Number: 1073685483
PECOS PAC ID: 3072403237
Enrollment ID: O20040824001092 |
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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 Kressida Cain Benson 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 Address | Practice Location Address |
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Dr Kressida Cain Benson, MD
2000 Pepperell Pkwy,
Opelika, AL 36801-5452
Ph: (251) 776-1024 | Dr Kressida Cain Benson, MD
2000 Pepperell Pkwy,
Opelika, AL 36801-5452
Ph: (251) 776-1024 |
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