Richard Hugh Benninger, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Grand Rapids, MI

Richard Hugh Benninger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Richard H Benninger Mdpc and his current practice location is 833 Michigan St Ne, Suite 101, Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (616) 459-3713.

Richard Hugh Benninger is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301030073) 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 1275530909.

Contact Information

Richard Hugh Benninger, MD
833 Michigan St Ne, Suite 101,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3523
(616) 459-3713
(616) 459-3716

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Hugh Benninger
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience54 Years
Location833 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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:
  • Richard Hugh Benninger attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275530909
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/31/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123111895
  • Enrollment ID: I20070911000736

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Hugh Benninger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275530909NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 4301030073 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Richard H Benninger Mdpc71130108853

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. Richard Hugh Benninger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRichard H Benninger Mdpc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275618068
PECOS PAC ID: 7113010885
Enrollment ID: O20070911000744

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. Richard Hugh Benninger 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
Richard Hugh Benninger, MD
Po Box 3140,
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-3140

Ph: (616) 459-3713
Richard Hugh Benninger, MD
833 Michigan St Ne, Suite 101,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3523

Ph: (616) 459-3713

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