Dr Estrella Nathalie Chavez Benzaquen, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Santa Maria, CA

Dr Estrella Nathalie Chavez Benzaquen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Santa Maria, California. She graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Pediatrix Medical Group Of Florida Inc and her current practice location is 2801 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 934-5400.

Dr Estrella Nathalie Chavez Benzaquen is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME158682) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1396187449.

Contact Information

Dr Estrella Nathalie Chavez Benzaquen, MD
2801 Santa Maria Way,
Santa Maria, CA 93455-2118
(805) 934-5400
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Estrella Nathalie Chavez Benzaquen
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience14 Years
Location2801 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Estrella Nathalie Chavez Benzaquen graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396187449
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2013
  • Last Update Date: 10/29/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668745241
  • Enrollment ID: I20221027001309

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Estrella Nathalie Chavez Benzaquen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396187449NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VG0400XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology A147507 (California)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology ME158682 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pediatrix Medical Group Of Florida Inc448663441765

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 Estrella Nathalie Chavez Benzaquen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePediatrix Medical Group Of Florida Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083711790
PECOS PAC ID: 4486634417
Enrollment ID: O20040721000998

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 Estrella Nathalie Chavez Benzaquen 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 Estrella Nathalie Chavez Benzaquen, MD
2050 S Blosser Rd,
Santa Maria, CA 93458-7310

Ph: (805) 361-8028
Dr Estrella Nathalie Chavez Benzaquen, MD
2801 Santa Maria Way,
Santa Maria, CA 93455-2118

Ph: (805) 934-5400

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