Benjamin Charles Epstein, DO, MA - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Okeechobee, FL

Benjamin Charles Epstein, DO, MA is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Okeechobee, Florida. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Fort Pierce Orthopaedics Llc and his current practice location is 1924 Us Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (863) 357-0540.

Benjamin Charles Epstein is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OS10817) 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 1043376890.

Contact Information

Benjamin Charles Epstein, DO, MA
1924 Us Highway 441 N,
Okeechobee, FL 34972-1922
(863) 357-0540
(863) 357-0546

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin Charles Epstein
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience40 Years
Location1924 Us Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, Florida
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:
  • Benjamin Charles Epstein attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043376890
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/10/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991789026
  • Enrollment ID: I20100222000158

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin Charles Epstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043376890NPI-NPPES
52280000MedicaidNJ
001728600MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery OS10817 (Florida)Secondary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine OS10817 (Florida)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery OS10817 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Visiting Nurse Association Of Florida IncStuart, FLHome health agency
Raulerson HospitalOkeechobee, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fort Pierce Orthopaedics Llc206251501814

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. Benjamin Charles Epstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFort Pierce Orthopaedics Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639246234
PECOS PAC ID: 2062515018
Enrollment ID: O20070312000227

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. Benjamin Charles Epstein 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
Benjamin Charles Epstein, DO, MA
1924 Us Highway 441 N,
Okeechobee, FL 34972-1922

Ph: (863) 357-0540
Benjamin Charles Epstein, DO, MA
1924 Us Highway 441 N,
Okeechobee, FL 34972-1922

Ph: (863) 357-0540

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Okeechobee, FL

Dr. Bradford Adam Slutsky, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1920 Us Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Phone: 863-763-8100    Fax: 863-763-8669
Roger Walker, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 280 Sw 32nd St, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: 561-376-2854    Fax: 833-233-2189
Dr. Zafar U Kureshi, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2257 Highway 441 N, Suite B, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Phone: 863-467-4100    Fax: 863-357-1020

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