Dr Phillip J Suffridge, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Benton, AR

Dr Phillip J Suffridge, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Benton, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Ophthalmology Associates Of Benton, Pllc and his current practice location is 3 Medical Park Dr, Suite 300, Benton, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 778-1113.

Dr Phillip J Suffridge is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E2274) 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 1730142530.

Contact Information

Dr Phillip J Suffridge, MD
3 Medical Park Dr, Suite 300,
Benton, AR 72015-3728
(501) 778-1113
(501) 778-5391

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Phillip J Suffridge
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience26 Years
Location3 Medical Park Dr, Benton, Arkansas
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 Phillip J Suffridge attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730142530
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/30/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385647874
  • Enrollment ID: I20060823000458

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Phillip J Suffridge such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730142530NPI-NPPES
161592001MedicaidAR
06040018300OtherARQUALCHOICE
5N525OtherARBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
P00445226OtherARRAILROAD MEDICARE
204462170OtherARUNITED HEALTHCARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology E2274 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Chambers Memorial HospitalDanville, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ophthalmology Associates Of Benton, Pllc39716851322

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 Phillip J Suffridge allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOphthalmology Associates Of Benton, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699774794
PECOS PAC ID: 3971685132
Enrollment ID: O20080125000654

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 Phillip J Suffridge 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 Phillip J Suffridge, MD
3 Medical Park Dr Ste 300,
Benton, AR 72015-3726

Ph: (501) 778-1113
Dr Phillip J Suffridge, MD
3 Medical Park Dr, Suite 300,
Benton, AR 72015-3728

Ph: (501) 778-1113

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Benton, AR

Dr. Annette M Enderlin, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3 Medical Park Dr, Suite 300, Benton, AR 72015
Phone: 501-778-1113    Fax: 501-778-5391
Dr. Alan W Hughes, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3 Medical Park Dr, Suite 300, Benton, AR 72015
Phone: 501-778-1113    Fax: 501-778-5391

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