Dr Jorge A Benavente, OPTOMETRIST PC - Medicare Optometrist in Munster, IN

Dr Jorge A Benavente, OPTOMETRIST PC is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Munster, Indiana. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 9175 Calumet Ave, Munster, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 836-7800.

Dr Jorge A Benavente is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 18001807B) 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 1952409583.

Contact Information

Dr Jorge A Benavente, OPTOMETRIST PC
9175 Calumet Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-2805
(219) 836-7800
(219) 836-4806

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Jorge A Benavente
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience47 Years
Location9175 Calumet Ave, Munster, Indiana
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 Jorge A Benavente attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952409583
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/15/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234270117
  • Enrollment ID: I20100114000383

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jorge A Benavente such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952409583NPI-NPPES
100157520AMedicaidIN
351517961OtherINTAX ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046-0006940 (Illinois)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 18001807B (Indiana)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 Jorge A Benavente allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr Jorge A Benavente Optometrist Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063740744
PECOS PAC ID: 2860533742
Enrollment ID: O20100114000391

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 Jorge A Benavente 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 Jorge A Benavente, OPTOMETRIST PC
9175 Calumet Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-2805

Ph: (219) 836-7800
Dr Jorge A Benavente, OPTOMETRIST PC
9175 Calumet Ave,
Munster, IN 46321-2805

Ph: (219) 836-7800

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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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