Benjamin Lashar Hoch, MD - Medicare Pathology in Des Moines, IA

Benjamin Lashar Hoch, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Regional Laboratory Consultants Pc and his current practice location is 1212 Pleasant, Suite #ll3, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 241-8861.

Benjamin Lashar Hoch is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 45874) 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 1700884665.

Contact Information

Benjamin Lashar Hoch, MD
1212 Pleasant, Suite #ll3,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1414
(515) 241-8861
(515) 241-8855

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin Lashar Hoch
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience25 Years
Location1212 Pleasant, Des Moines, Iowa
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 Lashar Hoch graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700884665
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/13/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597656421
  • Enrollment ID: I20190320002590

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin Lashar Hoch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700884665NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0101XPathology - Anatomic Pathology 228325 (New York)Secondary
207ZP0101XPathology - Anatomic Pathology MD2017-0967 (New Mexico)Secondary
207ZP0101XPathology - Anatomic Pathology 45874 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regional Laboratory Consultants Pc690170906211

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 Lashar Hoch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegional Laboratory Consultants Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891805958
PECOS PAC ID: 6901709062
Enrollment ID: O20040128000391
Entity NameBroadlawns Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467447508
PECOS PAC ID: 3678466166
Enrollment ID: O20040206000913

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 Lashar Hoch 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 Lashar Hoch, MD
1212 Pleasant, Suite #ll3,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1414

Ph: (515) 241-8861
Benjamin Lashar Hoch, MD
1212 Pleasant, Suite #ll3,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1414

Ph: (515) 241-8861

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