Dr Darrin J Benzing, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Saint Ignace, MI

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Dr Darrin J Benzing, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Saint Ignace, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Mackinac Straits Health System Inc and his current practice location is 1140 N State St, Saint Ignace, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (906) 643-8585.

Dr Darrin J Benzing is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301058550) 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 1447293618.

Contact Information

Dr Darrin J Benzing, MD
1140 N State St,
Saint Ignace, MI 49781-1048
(906) 643-8585
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Darrin J Benzing
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience33 Years
Location1140 N State St, Saint Ignace, Michigan
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 Darrin J Benzing attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447293618
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577549914
  • Enrollment ID: I20040626000427

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Darrin J Benzing such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447293618NPI-NPPES
1105900431OtherMIBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
010A660000OtherMIBLUE CROSS GROUP NUMBER
4529381MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 4301058550 (Michigan)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 4301058550 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mackinac Straits Hospital And Health CenterSaint ignace, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mackinac Straits Health System Inc145642087632

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 Darrin J Benzing allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHelen Newberry Joy Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972650935
PECOS PAC ID: 5799671285
Enrollment ID: O20040317000546
Entity NameMackinac Straits Health System Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659536035
PECOS PAC ID: 1456420876
Enrollment ID: O20080930000157
Entity NameHelen Newberry Joy Hospital
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497742050
PECOS PAC ID: 5799671285
Enrollment ID: O20100816001026
Entity NameEcs Northern Michigan Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992231377
PECOS PAC ID: 3173892627
Enrollment ID: O20170627001889

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 Darrin J Benzing 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 Darrin J Benzing, MD
Po Box 419,
Cheboygan, MI 49721-0419

Ph: (231) 627-5601		Dr Darrin J Benzing, MD
1140 N State St,
Saint Ignace, MI 49781-1048

Ph: (906) 643-8585

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Saint Ignace, MI

Mrs. Susan Herderich Strich, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1140 North State Street, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: 906-643-8585    Fax: 906-643-9036

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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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