Benjamin Kretzmann, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Los Angeles, CA

Benjamin Kretzmann, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Los Angeles, California. He went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Center For Rheumatology Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 8700 Beverly Blvd Rm 5512, Los Angeles, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 423-5161.

Benjamin Kretzmann is licensed to practice in California (license number A116280) 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 1881824399.

Contact Information

Benjamin Kretzmann, MD
8700 Beverly Blvd Rm 5512,
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 423-5161
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin Kretzmann
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience15 Years
Location8700 Beverly Blvd Rm 5512, Los Angeles, California
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:
  • Benjamin Kretzmann attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881824399
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2009
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193942886
  • Enrollment ID: I20140804000357

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin Kretzmann such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881824399NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology A116280 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cedars-sinai Medical CenterLos angeles, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Center For Rheumatology Medical Corporation27696514396

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. Benjamin Kretzmann allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCenter For Rheumatology Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982911160
PECOS PAC ID: 2769651439
Enrollment ID: O20110815000305

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. Benjamin Kretzmann 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
Benjamin Kretzmann, MD
8640 W 3rd St Ste 300,
Los Angeles, CA 90048-3386

Ph: (310) 659-7878
Benjamin Kretzmann, MD
8700 Beverly Blvd Rm 5512,
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Ph: (310) 423-5161

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