Benjamin Hirsch, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Lubbock, TX

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Benjamin Hirsch, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Lubbock, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Umc Physicians and his current practice location is 3502 9th St, Suite 260, Lubbock, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 792-8185.

Benjamin Hirsch is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P7123) 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 1326209891.

Contact Information

Benjamin Hirsch, MD
3502 9th St, Suite 260,
Lubbock, TX 79415-3300
(806) 792-8185
(806) 792-9180

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin Hirsch
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience16 Years
Location3502 9th St, Lubbock, Texas
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 Hirsch attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326209891
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2008
  • Last Update Date: 03/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921236704
  • Enrollment ID: I20150727000862

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin Hirsch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326209891NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) P7123 (Texas)Primary
208600000XSurgery BP10032225 (Texas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lubbock Heart Hospital LpLubbock, TXHospital
University Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Umc Physicians9830003631114

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 Hirsch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUmc Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669418547
PECOS PAC ID: 9830003631
Enrollment ID: O20040406001716

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 Hirsch 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 Hirsch, MD
5219 City Bank Pkwy, Suite 35,
Lubbock, TX 79407-3544

Ph: (806) 782-0206		Benjamin Hirsch, MD
3502 9th St, Suite 260,
Lubbock, TX 79415-3300

Ph: (806) 792-8185

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