Dr Christina Maria Benevides, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fall River, MA

Dr Christina Maria Benevides, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Fall River, Massachusetts. She graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Eye Health Associates Inc and her current practice location is 1565 N Main St, Ste 406, Fall River, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 730-2020.

Dr Christina Maria Benevides is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 4986) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1548697675.

Contact Information

Dr Christina Maria Benevides, OD
1565 N Main St, Ste 406,
Fall River, MA 02720-3319
(508) 730-2020
(508) 910-2204

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christina Maria Benevides
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience12 Years
Location1565 N Main St, Fall River, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christina Maria Benevides graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548697675
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/03/2013
  • Last Update Date: 10/31/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325276595
  • Enrollment ID: I20140115000466

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christina Maria Benevides such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548697675NPI-NPPES
110098801AMedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT4986 (Massachusetts)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 4986 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Health Associates Inc024448288325

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 Christina Maria Benevides allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameEye Health Associates Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952653131
PECOS PAC ID: 0244482883
Enrollment ID: O20121206000285

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 Christina Maria Benevides 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 Christina Maria Benevides, OD
1565 N Main St, Ste 406,
Fall River, MA 02720-3319

Ph: (508) 730-2020
Dr Christina Maria Benevides, OD
1565 N Main St, Ste 406,
Fall River, MA 02720-3319

Ph: (508) 730-2020

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