Ben M Winkes, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Mount Vernon, WA

Ben M Winkes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Mount Vernon, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Sea-mar Community Health Center and his current practice location is 1400 N Laventure Rd, Mount Vernon, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 542-8900.

Ben M Winkes is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00039714) 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 1144372632.

Contact Information

Ben M Winkes, MD
1400 N Laventure Rd,
Mount Vernon, WA 98273-2766
(360) 542-8900
(360) 542-8796

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBen M Winkes
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience26 Years
Location1400 N Laventure Rd, Mount Vernon, Washington
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:
  • Ben M Winkes graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144372632
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/17/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/28/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456318443
  • Enrollment ID: I20041210000696

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ben M Winkes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144372632NPI-NPPES
1003515MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD00039714 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Skagit Valley HospitalMount vernon, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sea-mar Community Health Center7315831161171

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. Ben M Winkes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSea-mar Community Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811051170
PECOS PAC ID: 7315831161
Enrollment ID: O20040211001210

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. Ben M Winkes 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
Ben M Winkes, MD
Po Box 34703,
Seattle, WA 98124-1703

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Ben M Winkes, MD
1400 N Laventure Rd,
Mount Vernon, WA 98273-2766

Ph: (360) 542-8900

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