Dr Benjamin J Cochran, APRN, DNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Altamont, KS

Dr Benjamin J Cochran, APRN, DNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Altamont, Kansas. He graduated from nursing school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Labette County Medical Center and his current practice location is 607 E 4th St, Altamont, Kansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (620) 784-2312.

Dr Benjamin J Cochran is licensed to practice in Kansas (license number 53-76040-072) 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 1912339672.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin J Cochran, APRN, DNP
607 E 4th St,
Altamont, KS 67330-6427
(620) 784-2312
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Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin J Cochran
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience11 Years
Location607 E 4th St, Altamont, Kansas
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 Benjamin J Cochran graduated from nursing school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912339672
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2013
  • Last Update Date: 10/21/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618102682
  • Enrollment ID: I20131029000052

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin J Cochran such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912339672NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 53-76040-072 (Kansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Harry Hynes Memorial HospiceWichita, KSHospice
Labette HealthParsons, KSHospital
Parsons Presbyterian ManorParsons, KSNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Labette County Medical Center549666436971

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 Benjamin J Cochran allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLabette County Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336133362
PECOS PAC ID: 5496664369
Enrollment ID: O20031112000344
Entity NameCancer Center Of Kansas Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841251394
PECOS PAC ID: 5395732820
Enrollment ID: O20040427001505

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 Benjamin J Cochran 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 Benjamin J Cochran, APRN, DNP
Po Box 542,
Altamont, KS 67330-0542

Ph: (620) 784-2312
Dr Benjamin J Cochran, APRN, DNP
607 E 4th St,
Altamont, KS 67330-6427

Ph: (620) 784-2312

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Nurse Practitioner Nurses in Altamont, KS

Mrs. Mary Catherine Swearengin, ARNP, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 607 E 4th St, Altamont, KS 67330
Phone: 620-784-2312    Fax: 620-784-2314

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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