Dr Benjamin Derrick Ingram, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Columbia, SC

Dr Benjamin Derrick Ingram, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Columbia, South Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 4406-a Forest Drive, Suite 1, Columbia, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 782-7080.

Dr Benjamin Derrick Ingram is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 1320) 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 1356301485.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Derrick Ingram, OD
4406-a Forest Drive, Suite 1,
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 782-7080
(803) 744-0964

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Derrick Ingram
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location4406-a Forest Drive, Columbia, South Carolina
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 Derrick Ingram graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356301485
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254303423
  • Enrollment ID: I20040809000636

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Derrick Ingram such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356301485NPI-NPPES
D13206MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1320 (South Carolina)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 Benjamin Derrick Ingram allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameIngram Comprehensive Eye Care Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396942876
PECOS PAC ID: 3678511920
Enrollment ID: O20050419000171

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 Derrick Ingram 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 Derrick Ingram, OD
4406 - A Forest Drive, Suite 1,
Columbia, SC 29206

Ph: (803) 782-7080
Dr Benjamin Derrick Ingram, OD
4406-a Forest Drive, Suite 1,
Columbia, SC 29206

Ph: (803) 782-7080

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