Benjamin S Wetzel, MD - Medicare Pathology in Corvallis, OR

Benjamin S Wetzel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Corvallis, Oregon. He went to Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Valley Pathology Services Pc and his current practice location is 3600 Nw Samaritan Dr, Valley Pathology Services, Corvallis, Oregon. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (541) 768-5026.

Benjamin S Wetzel is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number MD169283) 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 1558604793.

Contact Information

Benjamin S Wetzel, MD
3600 Nw Samaritan Dr, Valley Pathology Services,
Corvallis, OR 97330-3737
(541) 768-5026
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin S Wetzel
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience15 Years
Location3600 Nw Samaritan Dr, Corvallis, Oregon
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 S Wetzel attended and graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558604793
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2013
  • Last Update Date: 10/07/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103057146
  • Enrollment ID: I20140902001904

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin S Wetzel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558604793NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology MD169283 (Oregon)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Good Samaritan Regional Medical CenterCorvallis, ORHospital
Samaritan Pacific Community HospitalNewport, ORHospital
Samaritan Albany General HospitalAlbany, ORHospital
Samaritan North Lincoln HospitalLincoln city, ORHospital
Samaritan Lebanon Community HospitalLebanon, ORHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Valley Pathology Services Pc20624085294

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 S Wetzel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameValley Pathology Services Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235252701
PECOS PAC ID: 2062408529
Enrollment ID: O20040421001313

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 S Wetzel 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 S Wetzel, MD
3600 Nw Samaritan Dr, Valley Pathology Services,
Corvallis, OR 97330-3737

Ph: (541) 768-5026
Benjamin S Wetzel, MD
3600 Nw Samaritan Dr, Valley Pathology Services,
Corvallis, OR 97330-3737

Ph: (541) 768-5026

Reviews and Comments


Pathology Doctors in Corvallis, OR

Dr. Elizabeth Burns Mcquitty, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3600 Nw Samaritan Dr, Pathology Dept, Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: 541-768-6697    
Michael A. Fortune, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3600 Nw Samaritan Dr, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: 541-768-5572    Fax: 541-768-5047
Dr. Anna-maria Meriwether Phelps, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3600 Nw Samaritan Dr, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: 541-768-5026    Fax: 541-768-5047
Dr. Stephen Hogan,
Pathology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3600 Nw Samaritan Dr, Dept. Of Pathology, Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: 541-768-5571    
Dr. Roy Jay Apter, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3600 Nw Samaritan Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: 541-768-5570    Fax: 541-768-5047
Dr. Thomas William Palmrose, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3600 Nw Samaritan Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: 541-768-6121    

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