Dr Edward M Bender, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Corvallis, OR

Dr Edward M Bender, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Corvallis, Oregon. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Good Samaritan Hospital Corvallis and his current practice location is 3640 Nw Samaritan Dr Ste 100b, Corvallis, Oregon. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (541) 768-5223.

Dr Edward M Bender is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number MD179220) 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 1235241316.

Contact Information

Dr Edward M Bender, MD
3640 Nw Samaritan Dr Ste 100b,
Corvallis, OR 97330-3784
(541) 768-5223
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward M Bender
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience44 Years
Location3640 Nw Samaritan Dr Ste 100b, Corvallis, Oregon
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 Edward M Bender attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235241316
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/05/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163439449
  • Enrollment ID: I20161020001640

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward M Bender such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235241316NPI-NPPES
604419OtherMOBCBS
036070837MedicaidMO
373430OtherMOHEALTHLINK
036070837MedicaidIL
P00779909OtherMORR MCR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD179220 (Oregon)Primary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 114090 (Missouri)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Good Samaritan Regional Medical CenterCorvallis, ORHospital
Samaritan Albany General HospitalAlbany, ORHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Good Samaritan Hospital Corvallis1557270725339

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 Edward M Bender allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGood Samaritan Hospital Corvallis
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962453134
PECOS PAC ID: 1557270725
Enrollment ID: O20031125000163

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 Edward M Bender 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 Edward M Bender, MD
Po Box 1189,
Corvallis, OR 97339-1189

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Dr Edward M Bender, MD
3640 Nw Samaritan Dr Ste 100b,
Corvallis, OR 97330-3784

Ph: (541) 768-5223

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