Ben A Gomez, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Cullman, AL

Ben A Gomez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Cullman, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cullman Regional Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Pc and his current practice location is 1942 Al Highway 157, Cullman, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 737-5115.

Ben A Gomez is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 14382) 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 1578505426.

Contact Information

Ben A Gomez, MD
1942 Al Highway 157,
Cullman, AL 35058-0609
(256) 737-5115
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBen A Gomez
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location1942 Al Highway 157, Cullman, Alabama
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:
  • Ben A Gomez graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578505426
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/25/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729093844
  • Enrollment ID: I20101129000886

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ben A Gomez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578505426NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 14382 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cullman Regional Medical CenterCullman, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cullman Regional Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Pc83250957144

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. Ben A Gomez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCullman Regional Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528006996
PECOS PAC ID: 8325095714
Enrollment ID: O20050407000551

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. Ben A Gomez 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
Ben A Gomez, MD
Po Box 870,
Cullman, AL 35056-0870

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Ben A Gomez, MD
1942 Al Highway 157,
Cullman, AL 35058-0609

Ph: (256) 737-5115

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Stephen Gould, MD
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Vincent F Bergquist Jr., MD
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Dr. Connor Andrew Ojard, M.D.
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Robert A Ward, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 256-734-7707    Fax: 256-734-7796
David J Dueland, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1942 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058
Phone: 256-737-5115    

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