Dr Benjamin Harold Whitling, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Punxsutawney, PA

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Dr Benjamin Harold Whitling, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 21920 Route 119, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 938-9100.

Dr Benjamin Harold Whitling is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG001813) 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 1265548531.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Harold Whitling, OD
21920 Route 119,
Punxsutawney, PA 15767-7975
(814) 938-9100
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Harold Whitling
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience18 Years
Location21920 Route 119, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
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 Harold Whitling attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265548531
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/14/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840381513
  • Enrollment ID: I20070809000425

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Harold Whitling such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265548531NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG001813 (Pennsylvania)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 Harold Whitling allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWhitling Eye Co
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194273656
PECOS PAC ID: 8820378557
Enrollment ID: O20161214002102

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 Harold Whitling 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 Harold Whitling, OD
447 Jared St,
Brookville, PA 15825-1190

Ph: () -		Dr Benjamin Harold Whitling, OD
21920 Route 119,
Punxsutawney, PA 15767-7975

Ph: (814) 938-9100

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Optometrist in Punxsutawney, PA

Whitling Eye Co.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 21920 Route 119, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: 814-938-9100    Fax: 814-938-8431
Dr. Nathan C. Stebbins, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 S Findley St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: 814-938-5920    Fax: 814-938-6926
Nathan C. Stebbins, O.d.,p.c.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 200 S Findley St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: 814-938-5920    Fax: 814-938-6926

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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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