Benny Weksler, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA

Benny Weksler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Allegheny Clinic and his current practice location is 320 E North Ave Ste 363, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 359-6137.

Benny Weksler is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD052333L) 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 1780803999.

Contact Information

Benny Weksler, MD
320 E North Ave Ste 363,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4756
(412) 359-6137
(412) 359-4334

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBenny Weksler
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience37 Years
Location320 E North Ave Ste 363, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Benny Weksler graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780803999
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/25/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/08/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688773153
  • Enrollment ID: I20070625000198

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benny Weksler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780803999NPI-NPPES
6003238OtherTNBCBS
03139875MedicaidMS
201125001MedicaidAR
Q001886MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD052333L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Allegheny General HospitalPittsburgh, PAHospital
Grove City Medical CenterGrove city, PAHospital
Allegheny Valley HospitalNatrona, PAHospital
Saint Vincent HospitalErie, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Allegheny Clinic53956495861941

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. Benny Weksler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAllegheny Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073081493
PECOS PAC ID: 5395649586
Enrollment ID: O20040310000602

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. Benny Weksler 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
Benny Weksler, MD
320 E North Ave Ste 363,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4756

Ph: (124) 359-6137
Benny Weksler, MD
320 E North Ave Ste 363,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4756

Ph: (412) 359-6137

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