Benjamin Tetsu Lish, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Ventura, CA

Benjamin Tetsu Lish, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Ventura, California. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Community Memorial Health System and his current practice location is 120 N Ashwood Ave, Ventura, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 658-5800.

Benjamin Tetsu Lish is licensed to practice in California (license number A67012) 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 1417901067.

Contact Information

Benjamin Tetsu Lish, MD
120 N Ashwood Ave,
Ventura, CA 93003-1810
(805) 658-5800
(805) 639-0786

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenjamin Tetsu Lish
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience28 Years
Location120 N Ashwood Ave, Ventura, California
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 Tetsu Lish graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417901067
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/26/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547257982
  • Enrollment ID: I20040428000671

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin Tetsu Lish such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417901067NPI-NPPES
RHM08609FMedicaidCA
ZZT40394FMedicaidCA
RHM08608FMedicaidCA
RHM18553HMedicaidCA
050394OtherCABLUE CROSS
95-1683892OtherCAOTHER INSURANCE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine A67012 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Memorial Hospital San BuenaventuraVentura, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Community Memorial Health System9537155676166

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 Tetsu Lish allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommunity Memorial Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215903018
PECOS PAC ID: 9537155676
Enrollment ID: O20040422001668

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 Tetsu Lish 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 Tetsu Lish, MD
5855 Olivas Park Dr,
Ventura, CA 93003-7672

Ph: (805) 667-2801
Benjamin Tetsu Lish, MD
120 N Ashwood Ave,
Ventura, CA 93003-1810

Ph: (805) 658-5800

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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