Benjamin N Smith, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Jamaica Plain, MA

Benjamin N Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Brigham And Women's Physicians Organization Inc and his current practice location is 1153 Centre St, Faulkner Hospital, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 522-9996.

Benjamin N Smith is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 76962) 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 1215974910.

Contact Information

Benjamin N Smith, MD
1153 Centre St, Faulkner Hospital,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-3446
(617) 522-9996
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin N Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience37 Years
Location1153 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
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 N Smith attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215974910
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/13/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800839556
  • Enrollment ID: I20050603000888

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin N Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215974910NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 76962 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Faulkner Hospital-brigham And Women'sBoston, MAHospital
Brigham And Women's HospitalBoston, MAHospital
Lowell General HospitalLowell, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Brigham And Women's Physicians Organization Inc38704059882510

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 N Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBrigham And Women's Physicians Organization Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033535497
PECOS PAC ID: 3870405988
Enrollment ID: O20150107001260

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 N Smith 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 N Smith, MD
1153 Centre St, Faulkner Hospital,
Boston, MA 02130-3446

Ph: (617) 522-9996
Benjamin N Smith, MD
1153 Centre St, Faulkner Hospital,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-3446

Ph: (617) 522-9996

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