Dr Benjamin Woerner Carelock, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Fruita, CO

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Dr Benjamin Woerner Carelock, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Fruita, Colorado. He graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Southwest Health System Inc and his current practice location is 281 N Plum St, Fruita, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 858-2530.

Dr Benjamin Woerner Carelock is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number POD.0000730) 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 1992949481.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Woerner Carelock, DPM
281 N Plum St,
Fruita, CO 81521-2100
(970) 858-2530
(970) 858-1196

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Woerner Carelock
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience16 Years
Location281 N Plum St, Fruita, Colorado
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 Woerner Carelock graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992949481
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/28/2009
  • Last Update Date: 04/03/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840434270
  • Enrollment ID: I20130924000959

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Woerner Carelock such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992949481NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery POD.0000730 (Colorado)Primary
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 8606148-0501 (Utah)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Colorado Canyons Hospital And Medical CenterFruita, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southwest Health System Inc589069932642

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 Woerner Carelock allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSouthwest Health System Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649241571
PECOS PAC ID: 5890699326
Enrollment ID: O20031125000607
Provider NameLower Valley Hospital Association
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Public Health/welfare Agency
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609190206
PECOS PAC ID: 4284526021
Enrollment ID: O20040326000937

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 Woerner Carelock 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 Woerner Carelock, DPM
Po Box 130,
Fruita, CO 81521-0130

Ph: (970) 858-2186		Dr Benjamin Woerner Carelock, DPM
281 N Plum St,
Fruita, CO 81521-2100

Ph: (970) 858-2530

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Podiatrist in Fruita, CO

Family Health West Foot & Ankle
Podiatrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 281 N Plum St, Fruita, CO 81521
Phone: 970-858-2530    Fax: 970-858-1196
Troy Alexander Griffiths, DPM
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 401 Kokopelli Blvd Ste 1, Fruita, CO 81521
Phone: 970-858-2530    Fax: 970-858-1196
Douglas Goforth, DPM
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 401 Kokopelli Blvd Ste 1, Fruita, CO 81521
Phone: 970-858-2530    Fax: 970-858-1196

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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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