Dr Kurt T Benham, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Wellsville, NY

Dr Kurt T Benham, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Wellsville, New York. He went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Kenneth G Vandine Mdpc, Allegany Ophthalmology Pllc and his current practice location is 12 Martin St, Wellsville, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (585) 593-6041.

Dr Kurt T Benham is licensed to practice in New York (license number 228407) 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 1306952981.

Contact Information

Dr Kurt T Benham, MD
12 Martin St,
Wellsville, NY 14895-1057
(585) 593-6041
(585) 593-4919

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kurt T Benham
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience21 Years
Location12 Martin St, Wellsville, New York
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 Kurt T Benham attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306952981
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/15/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698709327
  • Enrollment ID: I20050923000190

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kurt T Benham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306952981NPI-NPPES
02409263MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 228407 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jones Memorial HospitalWellsville, NYHospital
Olean General HospitalOlean, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kenneth G Vandine Mdpc56988659964
Allegany Ophthalmology Pllc86282237328

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 Kurt T Benham allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKenneth G Vandine Mdpc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881783819
PECOS PAC ID: 5698865996
Enrollment ID: O20071226000015
Entity NameAllegany Ophthalmology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760736946
PECOS PAC ID: 8628223732
Enrollment ID: O20130221000049

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 Kurt T Benham 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 Kurt T Benham, MD
12 Martin St,
Wellsville, NY 14895-1057

Ph: (585) 593-6041
Dr Kurt T Benham, MD
12 Martin St,
Wellsville, NY 14895-1057

Ph: (585) 593-6041

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Wellsville, NY

Dr. Kenneth G Vandine, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 12 Martin St, Wellsville, NY 14895
Phone: 585-593-6041    Fax: 585-593-4919

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