Dr Mark J Benjamin, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in La Grange Highlands, IL

Dr Mark J Benjamin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in La Grange Highlands, Illinois. He went to R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 5201 Willow Springs Rd, Suite 450, La Grange Highlands, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 354-2008.

Dr Mark J Benjamin is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036095352) 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 1366433138.

Contact Information

Dr Mark J Benjamin, MD
5201 Willow Springs Rd, Suite 450,
La Grange Highlands, IL 60525-6537
(708) 354-2008
(708) 354-2092

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Mark J Benjamin
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location5201 Willow Springs Rd, La Grange Highlands, Illinois
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 Mark J Benjamin attended and graduated from R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366433138
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/02/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/25/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799731394
  • Enrollment ID: I20050329000026

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mark J Benjamin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366433138NPI-NPPES
1532015OtherILBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 036095352 (Illinois)Primary

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 Mark J Benjamin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBenjamin Eye Care
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215087986
PECOS PAC ID: 6709949696
Enrollment ID: O20090121000103

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 Mark J Benjamin 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 Mark J Benjamin, MD
5201 Willow Springs Rd, Suite 450,
La Grange Highlands, IL 60525-6537

Ph: (708) 354-2008
Dr Mark J Benjamin, MD
5201 Willow Springs Rd, Suite 450,
La Grange Highlands, IL 60525-6537

Ph: (708) 354-2008

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Practice Location: 5201 Willow Springs Rd, Suite 450, La Grange Highlands, IL 60525
Phone: 708-354-2008    Fax: 708-354-2092

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